Professional Baseball Climax Series Tomorrow First Stage

Before the first stage of the climax series of professional baseball begins on the 6th, the four participating teams made the final adjustments.

In the first stage of the Pacific League, Lotte, who is second in the regular season, and Rakuten, who is third, will play at ZOZO Marine Stadium.

In the first stage of the Central League, Hanshin, who is second in the regular season, and the giant, who is third, will play at Koshien Stadium.

Lotte Round 1 starting lineup is Roki Sasaki

Lotte players practiced for about two hours at ZOZO Marine Stadium from around 9 am.

Of these, 36-year-old Takashi Ogino, who won the title of the most hits and the stealing king of the season, hit a sharp ball to the left and right in free batting after careful tee batting.

In addition, Martin and Laird, who are the main players, showed a hit over the fence.

On the other hand, pitcher Roki Sasaki, who was announced to start in the first game on the 6th, was in good condition with a light menu such as a dash and catch ball.

Pitcher Sasaki said, "The team continues to win and decides to advance to the climax series, so I want to carry that feeling on my back and throw it. I think I'm nervous, but I want to overcome it," he said with enthusiasm.

In the regular season, Rakuten pitched in three games with no loss and a ERA of 1.35, which was a stable pitching content.

Regarding this, he tightened his feelings, "I think that the opponent batter is accustomed to it because the number of matches is the largest, but I want to do my best so that I can attack myself firmly."

Manager Tadahito Iguchi said, "I hope that he will be the most stable pitcher in the second half of the game and will give momentum to the team." I want to keep it down with pitcher Sasaki. "

Rakuten Round 1 starting lineup is Takahiro Norimoto

This season, under the direction of Kazuhisa Ishii, who has been in office for the first year, Rakuten finished third in the regular season and decided to advance to the climax series since he was a kid.

The players practiced at ZOZO Marine Stadium for about 2 hours from 1:30 pm.

Among the pitchers, Takahiro Norimoto, who is scheduled to start the first game on the 6th with 11 wins at the top of the team, was playing catch and running with a relaxed look.

In addition, pitcher Yuki Matsui, who had been withdrawn due to an injury to his right foot since late August, is expected to be registered as a member, and he threw a powerful ball in a long throw, showing his resurrection.

On the other hand, in the fielder, Hiroaki Shimauchi, who won his first title with 96 RBIs this season, showed a sharp hit.

At the press conference, pitcher Norimoto was enthusiastic, saying, "I have nothing to lose in advancing to the climax series from 3rd place. I want to fight together with a strong desire to win."

At the press conference, Manager Ishii said, "The weight of one point is definitely different. I want to push my back to the extent that the players can get out on the ground vigorously."

Regarding entrusting the starting pitcher of the first game to pitcher Norimoto, "I thought that I should go with the pitcher who became the pillar of this season. I expect that the victory or defeat will depend on how much pitcher Norimoto holds down." Was sent.

Regarding Lotte's impression, he was wary that "it is a tough opponent with nine people coming in a bundle with a tight hit line."

Then, in front of Lotte coach Iguchi and closer Naoya Masuda, who had a press conference together, he said, "Iguchi is always nice, so I'll do my best to break that expression. It was already shaking.

Haruto Takahashi is the starting lineup for the first round of the Hanshin Tigers

Hanshin practiced for about 2 hours at Koshien Stadium from around 10 am, and pitcher Haruto Takahashi, who is scheduled to start the first game, adjusted with catch balls.

In addition, Koji Chikamoto, who won the title with the most hits in the Central League, missed the game with his right thigh in the final stage of the season, but he showed a healthy appearance such as hitting back to a wide angle in batting practice. ..

In addition, captain Yusuke Oyama and rookie Teruaki Sato, who continued to be in trouble at the end of the season, were skipping over the fence one after another.

Player Chairman Chikamoto said, "I fought for the championship until the very end, but I was disappointed that I lost. I still have the climax series, so I want to fight with the whole team and get excited." ..

Regarding the impression of the giant, he said, "I think it's difficult to do because the team power is high. It's pitcher Sugano who is wary. I think it's all about how to win the first match in a tense atmosphere."

At the press conference, coach Akihiro Yano said, "I was fighting for the championship until the end of the season, but I was really disappointed. In this short-term decisive battle, I want to show the fans the Hanshin baseball that everyone fights."

Tomoyuki Sugano is the starting lineup for Giants Round 1

The giant players practiced at Koshien Stadium from the afternoon, and in free batting, captain Hayato Sakamoto shot a ball with a sharp liner toward the center.

On the other hand, Kazuma Okamoto, who participated in all games as No. 4 and won the home run king and the RBI king for the second consecutive year, was adjusted on a different menu due to poor upper body condition and did not practice batting. ..

Ace pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, who started the first game on the 6th, made adjustments by checking catch balls, short dashes, and infield and linked play on the ground.

Pitcher Kanno said, "I'm in good condition because my body is resting. I can play the game in perfect condition."

Captain Sakamoto said, "I ended up with a disappointing result of 3rd place, but I still have a chance to advance to the Japan Series. I want to fight so that the giants can be considered strong." rice field.

Sakamoto mentioned pitcher Haruto Takahashi as a player to watch out for in the Hanshin Tigers, saying, "I played against him, but I felt it was the most amazing. I am practicing to hit such a pitcher, so I want to do my best." Was there.

Tatsunori Hara said at the press conference, "The road may be steep, but I pledge to do my best and fight hard as long as I have a chance."

Yakult who participated from the final stage is also enthusiastic

In the Central League climax series, the final stage where the leader Yakult and the winner of the first stage will fight will be held at Jingu Stadium from the 10th.

Yakult coach Shingo Takatsu, who attended the press conference online from Jingu Stadium, said, "Because it is a short-term decisive battle, the momentum and flow will determine the outcome. I want to prepare to do my best from the first race."

Yuhei Nakamura, the chairman of the player, stated his enthusiasm, saying, "I want to fight proudly as a champion so that I can get excited until the very end."

Catcher Nakamura cites two players, Rookie Sato in Hanshin Tigers and Okamoto in Giants, who have a long hitting ability. I want to lead while being careful because I will be careful. "