◆2025 Persol Climax Series first baseman First Stage Game 2 Nippon-Ham vs. Orix (12th, Escon F)
Orix 's Alen Kuri made his first relief appearance since joining the team in the fourth inning. After starting pitcher Hiroya Miyagi was taken out after giving up three runs in the season's shortest three innings, the right-pitcher, who has the most wins on the team with 11, took mound as the second reliever. After Mizutani, the first batter, hit a single to left field, he then walked Mannami and Reyes, putting the team in a pinch with Walk loaded and two bases loaded.
However, in the end, with the count at 1-1, he struck out Gunji with change-up get him to ground out to third base, and held on to his one-point lead.
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・ [Pacific League CS] Orix Hiroya Miyagi left the game after giving up 5 hit 3 runs in the shortest time of the season, 3 innings... Alen Kuri was the first reliever since joining the company in the 4th inning.
・ [Pacific League CS] Orix Hiroya Miyagi strikes out three strike out in the first inning... overcoming a pinch with runners on first and second and two outs
・ [Pacific League CS] Shun Mizutani hits a tying run in the second inning, "I was able to bat like an eighth batter."
・ [Pacific League CS] Kotaro Kiyomiya hits a two-run triple in the third inning to close the gap to one point. Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo pumps his fist in the dugout.
