◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs. Orix Buffaloes, Game 5 (December 12th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Ryota Takinaka pitcher delivered a superb performance, pitching 6.1 runs innings to earn his first win of the season.

starter Takinaka took mound. closer pitcher hit through four innings, and in the top of the fifth inning, with two outs... Tomoya Mori He allowed doble, the first hit of the game, but managed to get out of the inning without giving up any runs. He retired the side in order in the top of the 6th inning, but in the top of the 7th inning, with one out... Ryo Ota He was taken out of the game after giving up doble to the player. Chiharu Tanaka pitcher managed to get out of the jam by striking out the next batter.

pitcher Takinaka recorded his second consecutive quality start and his first win of the season in his third start. Can he continue his strong pitching performance in the coming games?

◇Comments pitcher Takinaka
"I was helped by Hikaru Ito 's leadership and fielder' defense. I think Walk Mori, the leadoff batter in the third inning, was not a good idea. I'm sorry that I had to entrust the game to Chiharu in a critical situation. I'll be cheering for the reliever pitcher from now on. (With a calm expression)"

Written by Shinei Tradition