Big first win for DeNA, everyone plays their part - Professional Baseball CS

The audience seats at Koshien are dyed yellow. Despite the rumbling cheers of Hanshin fans, DeNA's main players showed their full potential. Coach Aikawa said, ``It's great that we were able to win the first match.''

Our own pace from the beginning. In the first inning, Miyazaki came to bat at a good opportunity with one out and runners on first and second base. He caught Murakami's breaking ball perfectly and hit the lead to the left field. In the sixth inning, with a one-point lead, Sano fired a shot to right-center field. He smiled and said, ``I was able to improve my swing. I'm glad it was the best result.'' Two points was enough for the pitchers, who pitched with outstanding concentration.

Before the first match of the first stage, Miyazaki, the oldest member of the team, called out to his teammates along with captain Tsutsugo. "As always, let's fight with faith." With these words in mind, each person is fulfilling their role. Building on the momentum of their two consecutive wins against the Giants, they confidently defeated the league champions.

The one win that the opponent had had an advantage was now gone. However, he doesn't seem to be basking in the afterglow of victory. ``I think there will continue to be close games, but I want to do our best as a team,'' Sano said. He was looking ahead to the postseason, which still has a long way to go.