◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Orix 13th game (11th, ES CON FIELD)

Orix Masahiro Nishino The player hit timely hits in three consecutive at-bats.

He started as the fifth batter and second baseman. In the first inning, with two outs and runners on first and second, he scooped up the fourth pitch from the opposing starting pitcher, Hiromi Ito, which was a vertical slider on a tough course low and inside, and the ball fell deep on the right field line. The second runner was out thanks to a good throw from the opposing fielder, but runner on second base scored, giving the team a lead.

In the top of the third inning, with two outs and runners on first and second, he hit a low breaking ball neatly to center fielder. The return throw from the opposing center fielder was slightly off target, and in the meantime, Ryo Ota The player scored a home run. He also hit a timely hit in the top of the fifth inning, making it three consecutive at-bats.

In July, he played in six games with a batting average of .368 and an OPS of 1.113 (as of the start of the game). The oldest fielder and veteran, he will lead the team with his natural batting prowess.

◇ Comment fielder’s choice
"I hit slider. It was a difficult ball, but I managed to hang on and hit it! It was my chance in the first inning, and I wanted to score first somehow, so I'm glad it was a timely hit!" (Top of the 1st inning, RBI doble)

"I hit fork. It was a little ahead of me (the bat), but I'm glad it landed in a good spot. I owe it all to (Ota) Muku's nice run!" (Top of the 3rd inning, timely hit)

"I was able to hit the straight ball firmly. Soya is also working hard, so I'm glad we were able to get some additional points!" (Top of the 5th inning, timely hit)

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