The three consecutive perfect relievers struck out are a highlight of the season! Akio Saito, who has been a perfect reliever since the season opener Orix Buffaloes and Ren Mukunoki, praised him, saying, "I'm looking forward to seeing him as a set-up man.

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Orix Buffaloes 'Ren Mukunoki
Orix Buffaloes 'Ren Mukunoki

◆ Continues no-hit streak for 4 consecutive games

Orix Buffaloes snapped their three-game losing streak and brought their winning percentage back to .500. In the seventh inning, with two outs and runners on first and third base, Yuma Mune hit a timely single to right field, which proved to be the winning run. On the pitching side, Perdomo, who came in as the third pitcher, earned his first win of the season.

On the CS Fuji TV ONE "Pro baseball News" broadcast on the 7th, attention was focused on Ren Mukunoki, who took the mound in the 8th inning. Mukuragi faced Lotte's central axis and finished No. 2 Kyota Fujiwara, No. 3 Misho Nishikawa, and No. 4 Neftalí Soto with a three-way swing struck out. With this, they have continued their perfect relief from the opening, and have been without a runs in four consecutive games.

Following these pitch, program MC Mitsuru Manaka highly praised him, saying, "He's doing a great job in crucial situations." Commentator Akio Saito also commented, "His balls have good movement, and the combination of his signature fork and high fastball is excellent. His mental toughness also leaves a good impression, and he's a promising set-up pitcher," expressing his expectations for his future success.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"

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The three consecutive perfect relievers struck out are a highlight of the season! Akio Saito, who has been a perfect reliever since the season opener Orix Buffaloes and Ren Mukunoki, praised him, saying, "I'm looking forward to seeing him as a set-up man.