◆LUXAS SAMURAI JAPAN SERIES 2025 Netherlands vs Japan (6th, Kyocera Dome)
Nippon-Ham Ryusei Kawano pitcher (26), who was selected for the first time for Samurai Japan, made his debut for the national team as the fourth runner in the sixth inning with a seven-run lead, and made his debut with a three-way strikeout in the inning. He continued his perfect streak from starter Taneichi.
After getting No. 7 Tromp and No. 8 Martina to ground out to third base, No. 9 Martier hit a fly ball to center field. He recorded a top speed of 146 km/h with a two-step motion. He mixed speeds with his signature fastball and cutter, and a 106 km/h curveball. He pitched in 50 games for the second consecutive year, and showed the skills that earned him the title of best reliever last season with 33 hold.
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic in sight, where the team is aiming for consecutive victories, manager Ibata is searching for a left-handed relief pitcher as well as a big hitter, and Kono himself is already aware of that information. “There’s no need to change what we’ve been doing, which has been fastballs and cuts. I just want to make one good impression,” he said, and he has produced solid results.
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