CS final round》The male patron saint of Hanshin Fireball was defeated and burst into tears. The main catcher warmed his heart and comforted him.
The Hanshin Tigers were reversed by Yokohama DeNA in a crucial battle. Catcher Seishiro Sakamoto warmly comforted his teammates.
Quick Look
- The Hanshin Tigers were defeated by Yokohama DeNA in the final round of the climactic series.
- The patron saint Yasunari Kudo was hit by Daiki Mimori with two outs in the ninth inning.
- After the game, he could not hide his sadness and shed tears.
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Why It Matters
In the final round of the climactic series, the Hanshin Tigers were defeated by Yokohama DeNA in a crucial battle.
Seishiro Sakamoto comforted Yasunari Kudo. (Taken from Sankei Sports)
[Reporter Lin Youchen/Report from Taipei] The Hanshin Tigers were pushed to the edge of the cliff by Yokohama in the final round of the climactic series. They once led in the crucial battle but were still defeated. Kudo Yasunari, the patron saint of defeat, shed tears after the game.
Kudo came on the board in the middle of the 8th inning and showed a vigorous rescue performance, but the team was still unable to hold on to the lead when it was only "the last out" away from victory. With two outs and people on second and third base in the 9th inning, Kudo was hit by Yokohama DeNA Mimori Daiki after scoring two strikes.
After the game, the Hanshin team went to the right field stand to pay tribute to the fans. Kudo lowered his head in tears alone, unable to hide his sadness. He even needed the help of catcher, captain Seishiro Sakamoto and others on his shoulders before he could continue to move forward.
Sakamoto said: "I think the fact that we were able to fight in the final round of the climactic series is all thanks to that guy. This is baseball. There are times when you successfully suppress your opponent, and there are times when you get hit. I think he must not have wanted to be hit today, but this is also baseball. His hard work along the way and everything he has done will not change. I think that experiencing such an uncomfortable moment is an opportunity for him to become stronger and grow further."
Sakamoto added that Kudo's reluctance was actually gratifying to him as the captain. He also saw Kudo go through various tests during the season. "This kind of reluctance is indeed necessary for growth. We must all join hands again to provide him with the support he needs. I just said those words to him because I didn't want him to stop here."
During the regular season, Kudo played a total of 57 games, recording 3 wins and 1 loss, 12 successful rescues, 13 successful relays, and an ERA of only 1.05.
Open Questions
- What is the direction of the Hanshin Tigers' subsequent lineup adjustments?
