スポーツ｜巨人監督、大勢をかばう言葉 / Sports | Giants manager defends Osei with supportive words

Summary

In the game between Lotte and the Giants held on June 5, the Giants suffered a walk-off loss, marking their fourth consecutive defeat.

The player Ose, who gave up the decisive run, was responsible for a painful outcome due to a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch. However, Manager Abe did not blame Ose, expressing understanding that it was an unexpected situation. This marks the third walk-off loss for the Giants this season, and it has been a while since they lost in extra innings due to a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey, Log! I heard the Giants lost again in a walk-off! Why are they losing so much?
Log: Yeah, the Giants have been on a losing streak lately, so the pressure on the players must be huge. It really hurt when Oze gave up that hit-by-pitch.
Chako: But it seems like Manager Abe is standing up for Oze. He’s such a kind manager!
Log: That’s true. I think it’s important for a manager to protect their players. It’s easy to blame them, but we need to understand their growth as athletes.
Navi: Manager Abe’s comments seem to take the players’ mental state into consideration. Mistakes can happen to anyone under pressure.
Chako: I see! So the manager really believes in his players!

Admin’s Note

The Giants’ recent walk-off loss is a very thought-provoking event when considering the feelings of the players and the manager. I particularly felt that Manager Abe’s willingness to support and defend his players is crucial for fostering team unity. Creating an environment where players can grow without the fear of failure may lead to the Giants’ revival in the future. As a supporter, I want to appreciate this attitude from the manager and continue to cheer for the team.