He has achieved seven wins in the first half of the season , a feat not accomplished by a rookie since Tomoyuki Sugano in 2013 , and has led the team to the top spot at the halfway point .- An astonishingly strong heart : He remained unfazed by his first time on the Koshien mound and the overwhelming cheers of a completely hostile environment, calmly reflecting, "Because Koshien is open above, I felt like I could hear the cheers better at Tokyo Dome."
- Yomiuri Giants' first-round draft pick, pitcher Kazuyuki Takemaru , delivered a strong performance in the game against the Hanshin Tigers on July 25, 2026 (at Koshien Stadium), allowing only 4 hits and 1 run over 6 innings , earning his 7th win of the season.
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