◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Chunichi 2-5 Seibu Lions (June 6, Vantelin Dome)

　西武の２年目右腕・篠原響投手（１９）が６日、故郷・名古屋での凱旋登板でプロ初セーブを挙げた。

I got through it with a strong heart. He came in as the second pitcher from the ninth inning with a three-run lead, but was hit hard and put runners on first and second with no outs. He said, "I thought the ninth inning might be a bit difficult," but "I think being in good condition was what gave me the most confidence," he confidently showcased his pitch. He retired Muramatsu with a 154 km/h fastball grounding out to second and Hosokawa to a grounder to shortstop at 141 km/h slider, finishing the game with a grounder double play.

Fukui Tech coach Kenta Shiromizu, who has watched his development over the past three years, recalls, "The best thing about him is that he can do what he has to do without being swayed by those around him. Koshien Although he did not play in the tournament, he has laid the foundation for becoming a professional player over the past three years. There are many kids who are naive, but Shinohara is able to take on challenges with a clear idea of what he is going to do. She has a clear intention in her practice, and she is able to analyze herself properly. With a straight face, Shinohara paved the way to becoming a professional.

With his family watching, the right-handed pitcher delivered a great performance, saying with a shy smile, "It was something I regretted about this year, so I'm glad I was able to do it. I'm especially happy to have made my first save in Nagoya." In February, he was selected as a support member for Samurai Japan and attracted attention with a strong performance in his "Samurai debut," pitching one runs inning, but he is still in his teens. His potential for future growth is immeasurable. (Ayami Onaka)