A major twist occurred during a post-game Hero Interview: a deeply entrenched part of Japanese baseball culture. The interview session was abruptly cancelled, causing quite a shock among the crowds from the stadium.

Hero Interviews are a staple feature in EVERY Japanese professional baseball game. They are beautifully embedded within the sports culture and part of public joy and local tradition. This on-field interview features the game's 'Hero' who played the most pivotal role onto a victory. This sudden disruption marks a rare event, triggering surprise and discussions amongst spectators and media, primarily about respect for traditions/rules and public communication.

In the US or EU, post-game interviews take place typically as well, however, they are less ritualistic in character. They’re more likely to be axed due to broadcasters’ decisions, adverse weather conditions, or safety concerns, and disruption doesn't create as large an impact as it might in Japan.