◆ Pacific League Orix 8-6 Lotte (4th, Hotto Motto Kobe)
The three super-fast hits helped Orix maintain their lead. They hit three Home Run in the first inning. It was the first time in eight years for the team since the game Seibu on August 26, 2017 (MetLife, now Belluna D). Mune's third solo home run gave them the lead, and dark horse Nishino closed it out with his third two-run homer, tying his career record. In the center of it all, No. 4 hitter Sugimoto shone.
"Mune gave me courage!" he said, hitting his eighth home run, a two-run shot, with one out and a runner on first base. His first hit in 15 games landed in the middle of the left field stands. His most recent home run was on June 10th against DeNA (Kyocera Dome). The following day, he swapped bats with Tsutsugo, who was also born in 1991. He was also asked, "Are you imagining yourself hitting a fly ball?" and was thrilled. "We're from Tsutsugo's generation, so I'm really happy," he said, vowing to improve himself.
The team won comfortably in their Blue Wave uniforms, and hit three Home Run in one game for the first time this season. Nishikawa's long-term absence is inevitable, but the batting line-up has been solid in July, leading to three consecutive wins. "The first and second teams are all preparing," said manager Kishida. This is an opportunity to break out of the mixed-team league. (Toru Nagata)
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