[Orix] Masahiro Nishino hits hit dedicated to his father who passed away on the 11th, "It was my first turn at bat since coming back. I put my heart into it."

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2025.6.19(木) 05:00

5回1死、代打・西野真弘が左前安打を放つ(カメラ・朝田 秀司)

◆Nippon Life Insurance Central vs. Pacific League Interleague Play 2025 Chunichi 6-3 Orix (18th, Vantelin Dome)

Orix Nishino put his heart into it. I felt good about my first at-bat after coming back," he said. With three runs on and one out in the fifth inning, he came in as a substitute. He hit Wakui's outside fastball to left field. The veteran pitcher was the catalyst for an offensive attack that temporarily closed the gap to one run. I wonder if he was watching me...," he mused quietly.

His father passed away on the 11th. As soon as he left the team, manager Kishida called him. "There's no need to rush. Just make sure you see him off." He was grateful for the team's consideration and missed five games. He rejoined the team on the 17th, and this was his first turn at bat. "They're watching over me, and I think they'll give me strength. I'll do my best." The team's winning streak came to an end at five, but this season he had two hit At Bat four at-bats as a pinch hitter. Manager Kishida further strengthened his trust in the professional player who plays second and third base, saying, "I can rely on him because he makes all kinds of preparations."

Although he didn't reach the regulation batting average, he hit .300 last year, and the 34-year-old, who stayed on instead of exercising his FA rights, is the oldest player on the team fielder. I'll just do what I have to do, no matter where I play," he said. number The team's newest member, the 34-year-old, is the oldest member of the team. (Nagata, Toru)

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[Orix] Masahiro Nishino hits hit dedicated to his father who passed away on the 11th, "It was my first turn at bat since coming back. I put my heart into it."