Professional baseball giants made adjustments before the opening game of the season on the 26th, and manager Tatsunori Hara said, "First of all, I will win the pennant race. I have a big goal and do not forget the feelings of the first game of tomorrow until the very end. I want to fight through, "he said with enthusiasm.
The giant, who is aiming to win the Central League for the third time in a row and become the best in Japan for the first time in nine years, practiced for about two hours from 1:00 pm on the 25th at Tokyo Dome, where the opening game with DeNA will be held on the 26th.
In batting practice, captain Hayato Sakamoto and last season's home run king Kazuma Okamoto showed a big hit over the outfield fence.
On the other hand, pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, who is the seventh opening pitcher in the team, prepared for the pitch on the 26th with a light menu of running and catch ball.
Pitcher Sugano said, "I have a good feeling and I can welcome the opening race in a good way. I think that my teammates, directors and everyone have not forgotten the regrettable feelings of last year, so I have a firm determination and determination as the first step to that end. I want to go up to the mound. "
In addition, Hara said, "Unlike last year, the opening will be held when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and you can play in front of 10,000 fans. I would like to thank all the people for being welcomed in a state close to the usual opening." I expressed my thoughts.
And, "I think it will be a good day to be able to fight with the best members at the opening. First of all, I will win the pennant race. I have a big goal and do not forget the feelings of the first round of tomorrow and fight until the very end I want to, "he said with enthusiasm.