Riseisha eliminated at Koshien after 5-2 third-round loss to Mie
Riseisha’s Koshien run ended Aug 15, 2026 as Mie beat Osaka’s Riseisha 5-2 in the third round; coach Akira Tada and captain Ryunosuke Tsuji spoke postgame.
Riseisha knocked out in third round at Hanshin Koshien Stadium
On August 15, 2026, at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, Osaka’s Riseisha was eliminated from the 108th National High School Baseball Championship after a 5–2 defeat by Mie in the third round. The loss ended Riseisha’s bid at this year’s Koshien and brought an emotional team meeting on the field as players and coaches prepared to leave the stadium. Coach Akira Tada and captain Ryunosuke Tsuji addressed their teammates and media, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the season.
Akira Tada expresses gratitude and pride
Coach Akira Tada told players he was deeply grateful for their effort and dedication throughout the tournament, saying gratitude was his primary feeling as the team departed Koshien. He highlighted the importance of both baseball skills and character development, stressing that the program’s goal goes beyond short‑term results. Tada reiterated the squad’s season slogan — translated as “overwhelming Japan No. 1” — and said the team pursued that ideal with full commitment during their run.
Captain Ryunosuke Tsuji reflects on the team’s journey
Captain Ryunosuke Tsuji offered a measured assessment of the team’s performance, thanking teammates for their support and acknowledging the disappointment of an early exit. He emphasized that the experience at Koshien reinforced the group’s bonds and provided lessons that will shape the program going forward. Tsuji also spoke of pride in how the team represented their school and community on baseball’s biggest high school stage.
Result and margin leave little doubt
The official scoreline of Mie 5, Riseisha 2 confirms a clear three‑run margin that decided the third‑round contest and ended Riseisha’s championship hopes. While the loss closed this year’s Koshien chapter for Riseisha, the team’s presence in the third round underscored its competitiveness among the national field. Coaches and players alike noted that the outcome hinged on a few pivotal moments, but they avoided assigning blame to individuals and instead focused on collective responsibility.
Program outlook and commitment to future goals
In postgame remarks, Tada stressed the program will continue to aim for the highest standards, both in instruction and character formation, even as the team returns home to Osaka. He said the experience gained at Koshien will inform offseason training and the development of younger players who remain part of the Riseisha system. School officials and supporters, according to team statements, expressed appreciation for the players’ efforts and encouraged a forward‑looking approach to rebuild and chase the program’s declared objective.
The team left Hanshin Koshien Stadium after a brief meeting, carrying both the disappointment of elimination and a resolve to learn from the tournament, with the coaching staff and captain underscoring gratitude to players, families and supporters as they look ahead.
