2026.07.11 [SKY PerfecTV! Sayonara Award June Edition] from Radiotalk

A young star from the Central League takes the honors.

First is Shota Morishita of the Hanshin Tigers. His dramatic walk-off home run in the 10th inning against the Chunichi Dragons on June 30th earned him the recognition. It was a tense game defined by an impressive pitching performance from starter Saiki and a back-and-forth battle. Since this marked Morishita's first two-homer game at Koshien, zabo explores the narrative behind the swing that saved the team.

A familiar powerhouse earns his second award in the Pacific League.

The Pacific League winner is Yutaro Sugimoto of the Orix Buffaloes, affectionately known as "Raoh." His pinch-hit, walk-off, two-run single in the bottom of the 9th inning against the Yakult Swallows on June 9th was the deciding factor. It is truly moving to hear the story behind this, as it was Sugimoto's first RBI of the season following a slow start due to injury.

Don't miss the unique perspective of zabo, a true Giants fan.

zabo playfully describes Morishita's performance as a "thorn in his side." While expressing the frustration typical of a Giants fan, he highlights the appeal of each player with a fair, balanced perspective rooted in a genuine love for baseball. The conversation goes even deeper, so be sure to listen to the full episode.