[Softbank Hawks] Prevents losing streak and maintains their lead! Naoyuki Uwasawa misses out no hitter but shuts down Orix Buffaloes offense that scored 13 runs the previous night.

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Naoyuki Uwasawa throwing a powerful pitch (photographer: Daisuke Iwata)

◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 7-0 Orix Buffaloes (18th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks ended the losing streak and maintained the top spot. Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher missed the 92nd no hitter in history, but went 8 1/3 innings with 1 hit no runs, 2 Walk and 9 strike out. It was a hot pitch of 134 pitches. The batting line also supported generously with 7 runs.

Uesawa, who got his first white star of the season on the 11th against Nippon-Ham (ESCON), set a rhythm by striking out three batters in the first inning; he allowed an error runner in the second inning but got all three outs struck out; from first base with two outs in the third inning, he got 11 consecutive outs and showed consistent pitch.

Yanagimachi hit a double to left field with two outs bases loaded in the first inning to lead off the inning, and Yanagida, Yamakawa, Yanagimachi, and Kawase added five runs with four hits in a row with two outs bases loaded in the seventh inning. This was enough support for Uesawa, who continued to pitch strongly.

The right-hander, who also served as the opening pitcher, threw until the middle of the ninth inning, and Ogata, who was in second place, also had no runs relay. On the same card on the 17th, he scored 18 hit and 13 points and sealed the rampage of the batting line.

win Orix Buffaloes, who were tied with them in the standings before the game, and maintained their lead in the standings.

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[Softbank Hawks] Prevents losing streak and maintains their lead! Naoyuki Uwasawa misses out no hitter but shuts down Orix Buffaloes offense that scored 13 runs the previous night.