◆2025 Persol first baseman Series Pacific First Stage Game 2 Nippon-Ham 5-4 Orix (12th, Escon F)

Orix was not able to get any closer, even with Kishida's "special pitching", and the game ended in a come-from-behind loss. The 1st S. team was defeated three times in front of Nippon-Ham, following in 2008 and 2002. The team leader, who was unable to open the heavy door, said, "I went into the tournament with nothing to fear, but there may have been a slight gap in power at the current stage.... It was really frustrating.

Following ace pitcher Miyagi's departure in the shortest time of the season (excluding relief appearances), with three runs allowed in three innings, Kuri took his first relief appearance since joining the team. "I'll just go where I'm told to go. closer to zero," he said. The right-hander, who leads the team with 11 wins, responded to the manager's call with four runs innings. However, with a one-run lead in the eighth inning, third-string pitcher Iwasaki gave up a game-winning hit over the right field wall to Reyes with two outs and runners on first and second. Despite joining the team midway through the season, the 35-year-old right-hander was in full swing, with 16 hold in 37 games, before finally running out of mound after pitching consecutive games.

Coach Kishida, who ran through his first year with the motto of "constant passion," spoke passionately to his slumped players after the game. "Everyone has come this far with the regret of last year in mind. Let's use this regret again next year!" This experience of making a leap from fifth place will surely make the Orix Buffaloes even stronger. (Nambu Shunta)

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