■ Otani free batting oversized arch Shohei Otani has been waiting for many fans to see. We show free batting at last in training before warm-up game with Chunichi. He hits a series of intense hits and stands roaring. Teammates can’t help but laugh at the super-sized bullet that pierces the 5th floor. With 9 stand-ins out of 27 swings, he showed his top-class ability in the majors. ■ Goods competition People line up from 4:00 a.m. Samurai Japan is also showing excitement outside the stadium. It’s a competition for goods. (Director Kanako Sasahara) “It’s almost time to start selling goods. Many fans are queuing today too.” More than 1,800 people lined up at the start of sales, and the popular replica uniforms sold out immediately. Some people complained, “It’s harder to get than WBC tickets.” (Those who couldn’t buy uniforms) “I came to the first train yesterday and stood in line, but that didn’t work, so I came (today) at 4 am.” Q Which is harder, buying tickets or goods? “I think the goods are more difficult.” Online sales of replica uniforms began in February, but they sold out immediately. Furthermore, even at a sporting goods store… (Director Rio Aoki) “The shelf where Samurai Japan goods are placed is currently empty.” , says it was sold out in four days. (Tsuboi Sports Managing Director Shinya Tsuboi) “I think the influence of Otani and Darvish is very large. (Goods) I could order as much as I wanted, so I regret that I should have ordered more.” I also met enthusiastic Otani fans. (Nako) “I get excited just thinking that (Ohtani) is there…” Nako, a first-year high school student, has been an Otani fan for eight years. Her desk at home is full of Otani players. On the 3rd, when she went to watch a warm-up match with her parents, Ohtani appeared in front of the fans for the first time since joining the team. And Nako had prepared a “secret weapon” for this occasion. A telephoto lens that she rented on purpose. She put it on her regular camera and took about 2,000 shots, she says. (Mr. Nako) “I’m already happy that interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and Otani are at the Vanterin Dome. I took a lot of pictures of him on the bench. When I saw Otani before the game, the whole atmosphere of the stadium changed, and it was a thrilling feeling.” bottom. (Her father, Shinichi) “I got up at 3:30 in the morning because my family strongly persuaded me that I couldn’t buy it on the first train. Mr. Otani is once in a lifetime, so I took a day off from work today.” (Mr. Makiko’s mother) It takes about 8 hours to purchase uniforms, towels, etc. worth about 50,000 yen. She will also be attending two WBC finals. (Ms. Nako) “I think that the game I go to is probably not a pitcher but a batter, so I want to see Ohtani’s real pleasure, home runs and slugging.” “Let’s win the championship and throw Coach Kuriyama up in the air.” Lars Nootvar, the first Japanese American to be called up, also joined Samurai Japan. At the meeting yesterday, Aki Sasaki wore the “Tacchan T-shirt”, which was taken from the middle name “Tatsuji” of Nootbar, and had a big smile on his face! In addition, Director Kuriyama… (Director Kuriyama) “Tacchan! Nice to meet you!” And when Japan scored on the bench during the match, Nootbar, who didn’t know the Japanese ceremony, pulled his arm and gave him a high five. (Nutobar) “I felt like I was recognized as a member of the team, so I felt relieved and calmed down!” Kumiko, the mother, supports Noutobar more than anyone else. (Announcer Masuda) “What did they say to you?” (Announcer Masuda) “Have you been communicating since you arrived in Japan?” He said that there is something like uniforms, shoes, Samurai Japan jackets, bags, etc. It’s amazing. I was so happy.” An innocent noot bar, like a child going on an excursion. Nootbar’s dream since he was a child is to become a member of the Japanese national team. Over time, it became a reality. (Ms. Kumiko, mother of Nootbar) “I was really happy when I saw her wearing a Japan uniform, after all.” (Nutvar) “It was a dream of mine to represent my proud mother’s country.” (Nutvar’s mother Kumiko) “I’m happy. Do what you have to do and definitely win, win the championship, and throw Coach Kuriyama up in the air. Samurai Japan is ready for battle. We asked TV Asahi WBC reporter Ryota Igarashi about it! (Announcer Masuda) “What do you need to do to win?” (Mr. Igarashi) “I think the starting pitcher is important.” There was a question about how far Otani would be able to pitch under the contract with the team, but looking at the current situation, it seems like he will be able to pitch from the beginning, so Otani will be the first pitcher.” (Announcer Masuda) “You’re coming to the first game.” Shohei Otani is expected to start the important first game. In 2015, Ohtani went up to the mound with the Hinomaru flag on his back and pitched 21 strikeouts in two games against his old rival, South Korea! He showed his ability even in international matches! (Announcer Masuda) “How do you see Otani’s finish now?” I don’t think so.” In the second round, Yu Darvish. He is the oldest member of the WBC team and the only one to have won the world title. (Mr. Igarashi) “When I look at how the team is headed in one direction centered on pitcher Darvish, and how they talk to young players, I have a very strong impression that they have become a good team. Even if you think about it in that sense, I think we have to expect a little bit from these two.” After all, the key pitchers are Ohtani and Darvish. Then, who will be the key fielder? (Mr. Igarashi) “Isn’t it okay to carry Ohtani on his back? I’m imagining him as the number one pitcher, or as the number one DH, Ohtani.” Even in the WBC, expectations are high for his performance in pitching and batting. After making it through the first round, the next is the quarter-finals, which is said to be the peak. It is expected that they will become strong opponents such as Cuba, Taiwan and the Netherlands. In fact, Mr. Igarashi is planning to thoroughly cover the country he is competing against! (Mr. Igarashi) “The quarter-finals are very important. I think I should collect information about the teams that will be competing, broadcast it on TV, and let Mr. Kuriyama hear it.” Saturday Station March 4th OA
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