
日本シリーズ初スタメンのソフトバンク2年目・庄子が、延長十一回に決勝の適時二塁打を放ち、チームを勝利に導いた。CSファイナルステージMVPの勢いそのままに、横浜スタジアムで躍動した。
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ソフトバンクは2年前の日本シリーズでDeNAに敗れている。庄子は今季、遊撃のレギュラーに定着し、CSファイナルステージでMVPを獲得した。
激戦にけりをつけたのは、日本シリーズ初スタメンの2年目だった。ソフトバンクの庄子が、1―1の延長十一回に決勝の適時二塁打。「気付いたら打っていて、気付いたら二塁にいた」。塁上でベンチへ向かって雄たけびを上げた。
1死二塁で、前を打つ山本祐が死球を受けて球場は騒然。それでも動じなかった。DeNAの馬場の2球目の直球を捉えた。鋭い打球は左翼を守る横浜高の同級生、度会の頭を悠々と越えた。高校時代に何度もプレーした横浜スタジアムで躍動した。
今季は攻守に成長を見せ、チーム内の競争をくぐり抜けて遊撃に定着。全て先発出場したCSファイナルステージは、3試合で打率4割5分5厘を残し、最優秀選手に輝いた。「でき過ぎだと、自分でも思う」。勢いそのままに、大舞台でも結果を出した。
2年前の日本シリーズで敗れたDeNAへの雪辱を目指す頂上決戦で、重要な初戦を制した。小久保監督は「CSから活躍して、流れに乗ってくれないかな、というところで、いい安打だった」とたたえた。

In the first game of the Professional Baseball Japan Series, Softbank defeated DeNA 3-1. In the 11th inning of overtime, No. 8 hitter Yudai Shoko hit the game-winning hit, showing off the true power of the Pacific League champions. Yudai Yamamoto, who transferred from DeNA, also played an active role in scoring the opening goal.

Yu Yamamoto, who transferred from DeNA to Softbank in May of this year, made his first appearance in the Japan Series. At the familiar Yokohama Stadium, he showed his presence both offensively and defensively, hitting his first pitch and hitting a double that led to the first point.

The first Asian Para Games held in Japan have come to an end. Japan won a record 186 medals, including 64 gold. While we have seen the rise of young athletes and rapid progress in team sports, the competitive strength of China and Central and South Asian countries has improved markedly, and future challenges will include enriching the athlete base and improving the competition environment.

The Asian Para Games, the first to be held in Japan, concluded on the 24th. Approximately 3,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions participated, and Japan won a record 64 gold medals, ranking second behind China with a total of 186.

With the introduction of the Central League DH system from next season, the Japan Series game at Yokohama Stadium will be the last time the 9-man baseball game will be played. While some say they miss the traditional thrill of baseball, where the pitcher stands at bat, all eyes are on the final nine-man battle.

Matsui, known by his nickname "Godzilla," returns as the Giants' director for the first time in 24 years. At a press conference, he declared that he would build a new golden era for the team, and while acknowledging his inexperience as a coach, he spoke of his desire to grow together with the players and his respect for his mentor, Shigeo Nagashima.