Yamakawa's shocking out-of-field shot Softbank starts winning streak - Professional Baseball Japan Series

It was a shocking move that silenced the enemy fans. Softbank's Yamakawa appeared as a pinch hitter in the 9th inning and soloed to tie the game. The big guns did a great job and got the game back to square one.

2-3, one out in the ninth inning, DeNA's closer Reynolds was on the mound. When he swung a cut ball near the middle, the ball went over the left field seats and disappeared out of the field. Drop the bat and go around the diamond. ``I just focused on making my own swing. I was able to make a solid kill,'' he said happily. Kawamura hit the winning solo in the 10th inning, and the team won the overtime game on consecutive nights.

This season has been a disappointing one. He was used as No. 4 in the opening game, but his condition did not improve and he was assigned to the second team. Even when he was promoted to the first team again in the final stages, he did not return to his original form and finished with 11 home runs.

During practice the day before the first game of the Japan Series, he was seen seeking advice from team president Sadaharu Oh, who visited Yokohama Stadium. Although he was not included in the starting lineup for the first and second games, he did not neglect his preparations.

In last season's Japan Series, he had a blast, hitting three home runs and winning the Most Valuable Player Award. Once he gets back on track, he's a main gun that won't stop. He once again demonstrated his strength in short-term battles.