Overcome the corona wreck and win the first year of BCL! Trajectory of Kanagawa Future Dreams

■ East District Championship: Kanagawa Future Dreams vs.Tochigi Golden Braves(October 18, Oyama Sports Park Baseball Field)

At the East District Championship on October 18, we played against last season's BC League champion Tochigi Golden Braves. From the beginning, Kanagawa's "Neo Machine Gun Strike" exploded, scoring a large score of 15 to 3 and winning.


Kanagawa Future Dreams Bench with a large number of points

■Semifinal:Kanagawa Future Dreams vs. Toyama GRN Thunderbirds (October 21, Ebina Sports Park No.court)

The following semi-final will be played against Toyama GRN Thunderbirds. At one point, the lead, which had 6 points, was overturned, but it turned around in the 7th inning. He won a smashing battle 10-9.



Carreon, who won the hero interview on this day in the 7th inning and released a timely shot.



It was the pitcher (former Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) who pitched in the 8th inning and kept 2 innings to 1 goal.

Inui, who was in Toyama until last year, said, "I was looking forward to the match against the old nest and went up to the mound because I wanted to have a good day. It was a difficult match, but it was a good experience for both the team and myself. It became. "

■ Final: Kanagawa Future Dreams vs. Shinano Grandserows (October 27)Batting Palace Aiishi Stadium Hiratsuka）

The final, which took place on October 27, the day after the draft meeting, played against Shinano Grandserows. While lining up on the scoreboard, Kanagawa took the lead in the 5th inning with Makita's timely 2 base.

Inui, who threw the final round of the semi-finals, pitched in the starting lineup in the finals. He defended one point in the fifth inning and won a splendid shutout victory.



At the end, Yoshihiro Akahane (Shinano), who was nominated for the second place in the training of Tokyo Yakult Swallows at the draft meeting the day before, was struck out and Kanagawa won the championship. The victory in the first year of entering the league is the first feat in history.



--- Did you win the first year of entry, the first in the Route-in BC League?

Director Takanori Suzuki:It was really nice to be able to make a new history of the BC League, winning the new entrant team. Thanks to the players who worked hard to win the championship. I was genuinely happy when I was raised.

In 1998, he won the league title at Yokohama BayStars and was the best in Japan. I'm just as happy to win this victory with the great players.

--What did you keep in mind as a director?

Superintendent Suzuki:As a manager, I tried to get the players to play baseball.

This season, I want to spend a life of baseball without regrets with this team of people who like baseball, and I want to create an atmosphere where I can devote myself to baseball.



--- Wasn't it a team with an attractive striking power like the former Yokohama BayStars?

Superintendent Suzuki:Everyone called it "Neo Machine Gun Strike", but it was a striking line that could really score points from anywhere.

In the final of the day, Makita No. 3 hit the important place (timely 2 base) in the game development where it was difficult to score points (winning 1-0).

And today's game was shut out by Inui. "It can't be helped if he, who I trust the most, is hit," he sent to the final.

I didn't expect it to be shut out, but it really helped me to do my best. This season is just over, but I would like to continue working on team building so that I can win the championship next season as well.



--I think this season was a tough year, as the opening was postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus.

Superintendent Suzuki:When the team was established last year, I thought, "There are many baseball fans in Kanagawa prefecture, where baseball is popular. I want to play in a stadium with many customers."

However, due to the influence of the new coronavirus, there was no spectator match at the beginning of the opening. I think the players concentrated on doing it, even though it was often difficult to get used to it.

As we approach the end of the season, the number of customers has gradually increased, but I hope that next year we will be in an environment where we can play baseball with more people.

Next year, Kanagawa Future Dreams will make a new start, but I would like more people to visit the stadium from the opening.



continue,Achieved a shutout victoryReally big playerConcurrent coachAppeared and answered the interview.

--The season ended in the form of a shutout victory. How was your condition?

Pitcher Inui:I wasn't in perfect shape. When I went up to the mound thinking "I'll do my best", the result was a shutout.

I have a junior who came with me, so I thought, "I'll go as far as I can and leave it to another pitcher when it gets tough."

Actually, it was hard after 7 times. There were many scenes where I used my head, so I threw it off while rotating it fully.

--- It seems that you were sent to Director Suzuki, saying, "If you can't do it with a dry pitcher, you can't help it."

Pitcher Inui:I was told the starting lineup a few days ago. Of course I'm happy to win the championship, but the feeling of "I want to win the junior players" was stronger. So I was really happy to see everyone happy.

I think I was able to win the championship thanks to everyone's support. I threw it to the end of today's game, but it's a victory that everyone won.

From the coach's point of view, instead of throwing me, I also want to entrust my juniors with an important match like today. I would like to continue to make Kanagawa Future Dreams an attractive team.



 
Then, he released a timely 2 base in the direction of the middle right, which is the final point.Ryuki Makita appears. Makita, who was also selected as the BCL Best Nine this season, was listed as a candidate for nomination at the NPB draft meeting held the day before, but the good news did not arrive. He also talked about his thoughts on winning and his aspirations for next season.

--How did you feel when you entered the turn at bat in a timely manner?

Makita:At the draft meeting the day before, I had a disappointing experience (due to lack of nomination), but in a good way, I entered the turn at bat with the idea of "getting off to a start for next year."

I didn't think it would be easy to win, but I was happy to be able to hit a valuable timely in a difficult development.

Sometimes I get lost in the chance, but as long as I'm allowed to hit the center pole (called No. 3), "hit is my job". In that sense, I'm glad I was able to break the equilibrium with my bat.

--How do you feel about raising Suzuki's body?

Makita:We asked Director Suzuki to give us a personal consultation on mental aspects and batting. I'm so happy that I can raise the director and I can't express it in words.

Personally, my goal is to play an active part in NPB and win the title. Unfortunately, I wasn't nominated in this year's draft, but I was able to finish it in a wonderful way, winning the first year.

Despite being a night game on weekdays, I am grateful to many fans for their support. Thank you for your support until the end.


The photo was taken on October 18th

Kanagawa Future Dreams, a new team that was forced to set sail due to the influence of the new coronavirus, was able to conclude with the best result of winning the first year.

Although the influence of the new coronavirus still remains strong in the sports world, I hope that the days when you can enjoy baseball as before will come as soon as possible and that the baseball team will continue to develop together with the region.


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