◆Nippon Life Insurance Central vs Pacific League Interleague Play 2025 Rakuten 5-8 Chunichi (11th, Rakuten Mobile)
catcher Hikaru Ota, batting ninth, had two At Bat and one hit in three RBI-bats, marking his third multi-hit hit of the season. In his first at-bat with one out in the third inning, he hit triple past right fielder 's glove as he attempted a diving catch, and scored on sacrifice fly to left field by the next hitter. In his second at-bat with one out and a runner on third in the fifth inning, he hit a timely single to center field. He commented on the hit to the right, saying, "In the end, hitting the ball in that area is how I hit when I'm at my best."
For nearly two months since early April, he struggled with no hit in 37 consecutive at-bats. He made some adjustments by wrapping tape around the grip of his bat and shortening it before hitting, and has now hit in three consecutive games, including this day. His condition is improving. "I've noticed a lot of things by using that bat. I hope I can continue to take it in a positive direction," he said, adding that he will be a great help to the team not only in terms of defense but also in terms of hitting.
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