Softbank's young players are active and have a good start to the Japan Series - Professional Baseball CS

Pacific League champion Softbank won the important first match. The young players who supported the team's three consecutive league titles showed brilliant performance.

Starting pitcher Moinero made a miscalculation, giving up three runs in the middle of the third inning, but rookie Go Suzuki provided great relief. With two outs and bases loaded, the fire was easily extinguished, and the fourth inning ended with just three players. Although it was his first time pitching in CS, he stopped the opponent's momentum with his fast-tempo pitching, and said reassuringly, ``I pitched with the same tension as usual.''

In the attack right after, they scored 5 points due to the opponent's mistake. Shoko, a second-year player, hit a timely hit that tied the game with one out and the bases loaded, her first hit in CS, and proudly said, ``I was able to swing aggressively.''

Go Suzuki is an irregular right-hander who throws a unique fastball from the side. He showed his skills in the first team from the start of the season, pitching in 40 games and marking an ERA in the 1-run range. Shoko, who has played in 108 games as a shortstop, has shown remarkable growth in both offense and defense. Both players were highly praised for their performances and were selected to represent Japan at an international tournament in November.

The young players gave the team momentum and they made a good start to advance to the Japan Series for the third consecutive year. Shoko said, ``I feel more excited than nervous.''