◇ Orix Buffaloes vs. Fukuoka Softbank Game 5 (29th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Fukuoka Softbank Ryoya Kurihara The player hit a game-tying triple.

Top of the 6th inning, 2 outs Takashi Umino Fukuoka Softbank had the bases loaded thanks to hit by one of their players. Kurihara stepped up to the plate and hit an inside fastball to center fielder, where center fielder... Haruto Watanabe The player almost caught the ball but couldn't make it. In the meantime, three runners scored, resulting in a game-tying triple.

In the bottom of the second inning, Kurihara made an error that allowed the opposing team to score the first run. However, he redeemed himself in the middle innings with a crucial game-tying hit.

◇Comment from Kurihara
"I made a mistake that allowed the opponent to score first, and I felt bad for the Ozeki, so I wanted to make up for it somehow. I was a little jammed by the straight shot, but I managed to shake it off properly. From here on, I want to do my best to secure the win."

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa