The SoftBank Hawks’ defensive excellence this season was recognized Tuesday, with five of their players earning Golden Gloves. Catcher Takuya Kai earned his seventh, while pitcher Livan Moinelo, first baseman Hotaka Yamakawa, third baseman Ryoya Kurihara and center fielder Ukyo Shuto each won his first annual fielding honor. The Central League champion Yomiuri Giants led their league with four awards. Second baseman Naoki Yoshikawa, who secured 232 votes, more than any other player in either league, earned his first. Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano won his fifth, while Hayato Sakamoto celebrated his m…