
今年5月にDeNAからソフトバンクへ移籍した山本祐が、日本シリーズ初出場を果たした。慣れ親しんだ横浜スタジアムで、初球安打や先制点につながる二塁打を放つなど、攻守にわたり存在感を示した。
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山本祐は2026年5月にDeNAからソフトバンクへトレード移籍した。2024年の日本シリーズ時は骨折のため離脱していた。
慣れ親しんだ横浜スタジアムで、ファンに勇姿を見せた。今年5月、DeNAからトレードでソフトバンクに移籍した山本祐が、日本シリーズ初出場で存在感を示した。
二回1死、走者なし。ファンから拍手を受けて打席に入ると、初球を右前へ。0―0の七回には、無死一塁でチャンスを広げる左翼線二塁打を放ち、先制点につなげた。
6月に左手首を骨折した影響で、古巣との交流戦には出場できなかった。「横浜スタジアムはよくプレーした場所なので、楽しみ」と待ち望んでいた舞台。かつてチームメートだった牧らとは移籍後も食事に行く仲だが、「(古巣に)深い感情はない」。勝負は勝負と割り切っている。
DeNAがソフトバンクを倒した2024年の日本シリーズは、右腕を骨折してチームを離れていた。「良い経験をさせてもらった。今年は最後まで戦い抜けるように」と意気込む28歳。クライマックスシリーズは全試合で先発マスクをかぶった守備の要が、バットで貢献した。

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.

Shoko, a second-year player at SoftBank who was making her first start in the Japan Series, hit the winning double in the 11th inning of extra innings, leading her team to victory. With the momentum of CS Final Stage MVP, he performed lively at Yokohama Stadium.

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.