About This Trend
Walk-off victories and losses are trending in Japanese baseball, particularly in recent games involving the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Chiba Lotte Marines.
The trend is driven by multiple walk-off wins by the Rakuten Eagles, including a game-winning sacrifice fly by player Kakuto, which halted their 4-game losing streak. Conversely, the Chiba Lotte Marines are facing criticism for their third walk-off loss of the season, highlighting their struggles in closing games.