Spring Miyazaki Baseball Games Orix Buffaloes 6-1 Lotte (25th, SOKKEN Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes The team won a comfortable victory over Lotte of the same league. Nishikawa and Mori, who play two key roles in the attack, competed Home Run. Both first baseman swung at a straight ball, and it was an effective shot. Nishikawa, who hit the first hitter arch to tie the game in the first inning, said, "I wanted to finish off a straight ball. Moritomo, who gave up the winning run in the 6th inning on a substitute hit, also emphasized, "I think I'm going to swing at 1, 2, and 3. There is still a lot of work to be done.

This is the first time the two have hit home runs regular season since they became teammates at Orix Buffaloes in 2012, both in official games and exhibition games. Manager Mamoru Kishida commented, "Many hitter were able to hit the fastball well. Is it going well? Yes, it is."