Pacific League Orix vs Softbank (14th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
An accident occurred with Orix 's starting pitcher Ryuhei Sotani. With neither team scoring, and two outs and runners on first and second in the second inning, Umino hit infield hit third base, but was hit directly by a broken bat. He collapsed on the spot with a look of agony on his face and was unable to get up.
Coaches and trainers immediately rushed to Atsusawa pitcher and treated him. He was carried to the back of the bench on a stretcher. The stadium cheered "Hang in there, Soya! from the stadium. We can only hope that the left fielder, who has won eight games this season, will be all right.
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