Seibu Lions 's Kona Takahashi suffers 9th consecutive loss against Orix Buffaloes due to a series of defense errors by his teammates. Takagi says, "We can't all be dragging each other down," and "It's shocking how many runs we give up like this." | Pacific League

Seibu Lions 's Kona Takahashi suffers his ninth consecutive loss against Orix Buffaloes due to a series of defense errors by his teammates. Takagi says, "We can't all be dragging each other down," and "It's shocking how we allowed runs like that."

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April 15, 2026 21:30

Seibu Lions' Kona Takahashi (C) Kyodo News

◆ Tateyama: "He's a player who has to bear the burden of defeat, but even so..."

Seibu Lions 's Kona Takahashi started on the mound against Orix Buffaloes on the 15th. He threw 110 pitches over 7 innings, giving up 8 hit strike out 5, and allowing 3 runs, resulting in his ninth consecutive loss against Orix Buffaloes.

runs were all related to defense mistakes, so MC Yutaka Takagi of Fuji TV One's "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on the 15th said, "I don't know if chemistry is indeed a factor, but we can't all be dragging our feet. There aren't these three points, are there?" and commentator Yosuke Hiraishi said, "The first time is the same, and the two outfielder defense. I feel a little sorry for them," he concurred. Mr. Takagi said, "I feel sorry for you, don't I? Did I do something wrong? I feel like, "Did I do something wrong?

Furthermore, Takagi speculated, "I think the way the runs were scored must have been quite a shock for pitcher," to which the other commentator, Shohei Tateyama, pointed out, "They won the battle against hitter, but the team as a whole wasn't getting the outs. But in terms of responsibility, it will seem like Takahashi lost, and that the losing streak will continue."

Takagi then asked, "As pitcher, do you accept that loss?" Tateyama replied, "I think it's great that even if you lose, you have another chance to pitch. As a player, you have to bear the burden of losses as well as successes, but even so, you want to stop a losing streak, right? It leaves a bad feeling." He spoke from his own experience.

On the other hand, Tateyama pointed out the challenges, saying, "Takahashi hasn't been closer contain left-handed hitter very well this year. Considering that he was hit hard by left-handed hitter again today, it's urgent that he find a way to deal with left-handed hitter." However, he also reflected, "Regarding today's play, I think there were a lot of plays where we were held back by issues with how we made outs and position."

Finally, Takagi concluded by making a gesture of purification, saying, "But something always happens when it's Takahashi."

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