Saitama Seibu vs. Orix, Game 21 (30th, Belluna Dome)

Orix Taishi Hirooka The player hit his sixth three-run home run to take the lead.

Hirooka started as the "first batter and center fielder." In the top of the third inning, with both teams scoreless, he took the second batter's turn with a good opportunity with one out and runners on first and second base. Wataru Matsumoto He hit the first pitch thrown by pitcher, sending it flying into the left-field stands, giving his team a big lead with his first hit since August 17th.

He struggled in August with a batting average of .221 (before the game), but he has hit in four of his last five games, and this is his third consecutive game with hit, so he is once again improving.

◇ Comment from Hirooka
"I think I hit a curveball. It felt good, but the ball was a little low so I was a bit worried, but it somehow managed to fly! Fukunaga was on base and creating a chance, so I'm glad I was able to get it home in a good way!"

Written by Aoi Nishijima

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