Hanshin Central League – Chunichi 8-3 (September 18, 2024 Banterin D)

Hanshin won the match against Chunichi (Bantelin ⁤Dome) 8-3, getting​ a new record of 12 points with ⁣the fifth‍ consecutive victory.​ Outfielder Ukyo Maekawa ⁢(21) batted first against Nakamae in ⁤the ​second inning. ⁤It was the ​final hit that opened a‌ breakthrough against the​ difficult⁤ opponent, pitcher Hiroto Takahashi (22).

Maekawa opened a breakthrough to defeat a tough ‌opponent. 0-0,⁤ 2nd‍ inning, 1 out,⁢ 1st at bat ‌from second base. With the count at 1-1, he took a 95-mile outside‌ fastball ⁢from ‍starter Hiroshi Takahashi.

“When the ball got ⁢into the (strike) zone, I tried ‍to hit ⁢it aggressively. My opponent ‍was a good pitcher, ⁤so I’m happy I was able to score first.”

The most devastating‍ blow was the first to hit Nakamae. It was a special⁣ hit from ‍the opposing ace,⁢ who had 8⁢ wins and 1 loss in ​11 ⁤games ⁤at the Vantelin ⁢Dome this season,‍ had won 6 consecutive games ‌and had ‍a 0.57‍ ERA.

Maekawa⁣ was⁤ revived by ​the advice of director Okada. He has been suffering from poor batting since⁢ the⁢ end of August. A month ⁣later, on ‌the 8th of this month, I⁤ was approached​ during ⁤batting practice at Jingu Shrine. From time to‌ time, he was asked the ⁢reason​ for his inability ⁢to hit the ball ⁢while explaining his swing motion.

“I’m too caught up in‌ my mind and‍ my ⁤bat doesn’t come out the way I⁤ want it to.” The‌ commander’s response ⁣was “That’s⁤ right,” but there was ⁣more to his words. “You’re ​too impatient. You’ve come this far as ‌a first-team player and ‌you have confidence.”

After receiving ⁤the golden words, I no longer hesitated. “I felt a‌ strange tension go⁤ away.”⁣ Although he ended up with no hits in 4 at bats that day, after the 11th, when he pinch-hit, he‌ bounced back ⁢with⁣ 7 hits in 15 at ​bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBI.

Even though the Giants’ leader tied and won the Magic 9 for the first time, the game difference was reduced to 1.5.‍ “I will⁤ do‍ my⁤ best to get results.”⁤ I‌ hope for a return V. The number 58 uniform, which supported the team’s strong progress in September, will lead the Tigers’ batting lineup until the end.

Maekawa‍ has hit the game-winning RBI in three consecutive games since the game against ⁢Yakult on September 15.⁤ It has been 8 years since Egoe set ⁤the ‌Hanshin​ record in ​three consecutive⁤ games for Chunichi from August 12-14, 2016⁤ (Kyocera Dome).

After⁤ the‌ game, Manager Okada was asked about his victory over Chunichi’s Hiroshi Takahashi, a good⁤ pitcher, and⁣ he used a unique phrase to ‌emphasize ‌the ​magnitude of this victory. “I didn’t say a single​ word about who the pitcher is. I think we just need to win a game for Chunichi today. If we play pitcher, will we lose today? If the ​farm pitcher comes, ‍we​ can hit.” .”⁢ Is that right?”