(SMBC Japan Series 2024, Softbank 1-4 DeNA, Game 3, Softbank 2 wins, 1 loss, 29th, Mizuho PayPay) Tobashira hit a timely double to right-center field in the 8th inning. As a catcher, he gave a good lead to East, who was making his return from injury, and praised him, saying, “It’s been a long time since I’ve teamed up with him, but I feel like he’s a good pitcher again.” The 34-year-old, who has been wearing a starting mask for three games in a row since the first game, nodded and said, “Losing three games is completely different from winning one game.It was a good result.”