NPB = Nippon Professional Baseball is careful about the confusion over the decision of nine double plays in the professional baseball game between China and Japan on the 13th, saying that the second baseball referee made a mistake in the decision. I apologized to Yakult.
In the 9th inning of the Chunichi vs. Yakult match held at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on the 13th, Yakult chased one goal, and Shingo Kawabata hit the second base with a chance of 1 out, 1st base and 2nd base.
At that time, the second base judge did not call the place where the first base runner should be judged as the second base force out, and the pinch play between the first and second bases continued as it was, so the previous runner who had advanced to the third base rushed into the home. But it was out.
The Chunichi side asked the referees to verify the replay, and it was confirmed that the second base force out had been established, so it was a double play and Yakult lost 0-1.
In response, Yakult coach Shingo Takatsu asked the referees for an explanation for about 15 minutes, and on the 13th, the team submitted a written opinion requesting a clear explanation of the decision from the NPB.
On the 13th, the NPB side said that Kazuhide Fuchibuchi, the Central League manager, and Masato Tomoyori, the referee chief, visited Jingu Stadium and met with coach Takatsu before the match. I did not call the out to the first base runner because I knew that the force out would not be established. "
Judge Tomoyori said, "I was afraid that I couldn't make a rundown because I couldn't confirm the out and safe of the first base due to various situations. I was talking.
Yakult accepted the apology and asked for prevention of recurrence.