'2:0→2:3' 9th upset loss → Shock upset eliminated...巨"Don't criticize players. It's my responsibility."

'2:0→2:3' 9th upset loss → Shock upset eliminated...巨"Don't criticize players. It's my responsibility."

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The Japanese baseball Yomiuri Giants were upset and failed to advance to the Japanese Series.

Yomiuri lost 2-3 against the Yokohama DeNA Baystars in the final 6th game of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage (best of six) at Tokyo Dome, Japan on the 21st.

Yomiuri, who won the regular season of the Central League, played the final stage with one win advantage, and was on the verge of being eliminated by losing the first to third games in a row to Yokohama. Winning the fourth to fifth games, it was 3 wins and 3 losses, and led 2-0 in the final sixth game before losing by allowing a winning run in the ninth inning.

Yomiuri got the first run in the bottom of the first inning with two outs and runners on the first and second bases. After that, leadoff hitter Hayato Sakamoto got on base with a double in the middle of the fourth inning, and pitcher Shosei Dogo, who came to the batter's box with one out and a chance to first and third base, made a squeeze bunt to run 2-0.

However, Yomiuri tied the game 2-2 in the fifth inning when starter Dogo allowed three consecutive hits, including a right-handed hit by Kajiwara Kowki, an RBI triple by Mori Kowki, and an RBI single by Mike Ford.

In the eighth inning, when the game was tying 2-2, starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano took the mound as a relief pitcher after resting on the 3rd. Sugano defended well with three outs in the eighth inning, but was hit by leadoff hitter Mori in the top of the ninth inning. With a sacrifice bunt, the runner advanced to second base. He allowed a timely hit to left field to turn the game around 2-3.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, Yomiuri suffered a one-run defeat as the second-to-four center hit line was withdrawn due to a three-and-out offense. The fourth batter, Kazuma Okamoto, stepped down with the last out count due to a fly ball to center field.

Yokohama advanced to the postseason by ranking third in the regular season, and advanced to the final stage by beating the second-place Hanshin Tigers with two consecutive wins in the Climax Series First Stage. Even the regular-season champion Yomiuri Giants advanced to the Japanese Series by upsetting them. They will compete for the title with the Softbank Hawks.

After the game, manager Abe Yomiuri apologized, saying, "I'm sorry I couldn't win." He then apologized again and again, saying, "I feel the most sorry that I couldn't come up after winning such a difficult postseason."

Abe also said, "Professional players tell everything based on results. There were many gains. Please don't criticize players. I couldn't win. I will accept that criticism."

Sugano, who announced his intention to challenge for the Major League after the season, aimed to win the Japanese Series, but became a losing pitcher. Sugano took the mound as a relief pitcher for the first time in the postseason. 스포츠토토

Sugano's eyes were tearful after the game. "I wanted to live up to the result because everyone connected me to the mound. However, I am sorry for the result. I have no regrets because I took the mound after preparing my best. I have no regrets about the ball I threw today," Sugano said, shedding tears.