◇ Orix vs. Saitama Seibu 25th Round (2nd, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Saitama Seibu Keisuke Nakata Players had 2 hit 2 RBI successes, including the first professional RBI

In the top of the 2nd inning, with one out and runners on first and second, the first batter of the inning Ryuhei Sotani pitcher swung aggressively at the first pitch of the game and brought it down the light line. This single brought home the second runner run. The first professional RBI became the first timely doble. In the following 3rd inning, he marked a timely hit between third and third from bases loaded with one out.

Nakata, who joined Fukuoka Softbank as the 14th overall pick in the 2021 Developmental Draft, earned a contract with the team before the start of last season and played in 24 games that year. In the offseason, he signed a developmental contract with Saitama Seibu and played 57 games after returning to the team in March of this year. In his 82nd game, he made his first professional appearance RBI.

Comments on the first hit in the 2nd inning
I hit a straight ball. It was a chance situation, so I swung aggressively. I'm glad I was able to score the first run."

◇3rd inning table: timely hitting Comment
I hit it straight. infield I tried to hit it with a compact swing so that it would go between the two balls. outfield I'm glad it went straight through."

Nakata's first record
First appearance April 2, 2024 Chiba Lotte Marines Battle
First hit April 29, 2024 Saitama Seibu War
First RBI October 2, 2025 Orix War

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