◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Orix Buffaloes Open Match (10th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes 's Ryoma Nishikawa player fired a confident shot.

Started as "No. 2 left fielder". In the top of the 4th inning with a 1-on-1 score, he entered his second at-bat as the lead hitter of this inning. count From 2-0, he caught a fastball thrown by opponent starter Yuto Kimura pitcher, and the ball went to the right stand. He succeeded in winning the first open match.

Last season, Nishikawa played in 96 games despite suffering injuries and had a batting average of .310 and a good record of 5 Home Run. Will he be able to continue his appeal in batting and become a force in the first team throughout the year this season?

◇Nishikawa player's comment
"I hit it fastball, and I was able to swing it well and catch it without any power. I will continue to do my best."

Text: Yokazu Sonoda