Before the seventh inning began, seeing the team still fighting despite trailing 0-3, hope indeed began to rise in the hearts of the fans; however, it wasn't long before this grand slam became the final straw, crushing all remnants of their wishful thinking.
The same world, different joys and sorrows, this scene is simultaneously playing out in many corners of Japan.
Even though the game is not actually over yet, and the Hanshin Tigers still have ample opportunity to equalize, nothing can now stop the SoftBank fans from going wild—they have every reason to believe that their team will absolutely not falter at this critical moment, and they will surely end the suspense of Japan's Number One tonight!
Returning to Yahoo Dome, after confirming the baseball had flown into the stands, Lin Guanglai excitedly tossed his bat into the air, then began circling the bases with large strides.
