◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes vs. Lotte (June 6th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes The first time Haruto Watanabe outfielder started as "No. 2 and center field", and there was a near-miss in the middle defense.

In the fifth inning with a two-run lead and one out, Ikeda hit a deep fly ball to left-center field, and he sprinted after it. He narrowly missed catch and crashed face-first into wall.

He collapsed on the spot and was unable to get up for some time. outfield and base running defense Matsui, trainers from both teams, and staff members carrying stretchers immediately rushed to his side.

Afterwards, he stood up on his own and was escorted to the first base dugout by a trainer. After receiving treatment, he sprinted back to position. In his fifth year as a professional, he has established himself as the regular center fielder. His spirited play was met with warm applause from the crowd.