◆Open game Orix 2-2 DeNA (8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Orix Alen Kuri pitcher The right-hander, a FA signee from Hiroshima, pitched two scoreless hit innings runs in his first appearance since joining the team at the Kyocera D. "It was different from the camp in Miyazaki," he said through white teeth. The first time I saw him, I thought he was going to be a great player," he said.
His 71 pitches were full of regrets and learnings. In the first inning, with two outs, he Walk DeNA's Sano and Tsutsugo in succession, and in the second inning, with two outs, he also Walk Kyoda. Although he got through both innings without giving up any runs, he said he had some issues, saying, "There were times when the ball would go to the outside corner of left-handed hitter." However, from the third inning onwards, he said, "I'll make some adjustments so that the ball goes into strike zone," and he handled hitter at a good no walk. He mixed a variety of breaking ball, including a fastball with a maximum speed of 143 km/h, sinker, a shoot, cutter, change-up, fork, and slider. "I've gradually improved. I want to be able to do this from the beginning," he said, setting this as his theme for the next innings onwards.
Including this day's appearance, Kuri has pitched 11 runs inning in three games this spring. He and catcher Mori, who was his partner in all of them, said, "At first, I was pitching with a feeling of 'this is what I have,' but after working with him many times, I'm starting to get an idea of how to set it up." Manager Kishida evaluated, "He was good at striking out batters while using a variety of pitches with a good tempo. I think he's doing well." If all goes well, he is expected to be used in the opening game against Rakuten after pitching in the remaining two exhibition games. On the 8th, Kuri revealed his plan, saying, "I hope that from tomorrow (the 9th) onwards, I will be able to pitch in a way that is closer to the season." The right-handed pillar alongside Miyagi on the left will enter "final training mode." (Nambu Shunta)
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