[Orix Buffaloes] Ryo Ota hits his 3rd home run of the season, his first in a month, to take the lead! "I was able to connect with the fastball on good terms!" | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Ryo Ota hits his third home run in a month to take the lead! "I was able to connect with the fastball with a good feeling!"

Sports Hochi

May 17, 2026 15:13

◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Orix Buffaloes (17th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes He started Ryo Ota infielder at "4th and 2nd base" and hit his 3rd solo shot in his second at-bat.

In the third inning with one out and the score tied 0-0, he connected with a fastball from Lotte's starting pitcher Hiroike on a 1-2 count, sending a go-ahead home run to left-center field. He beamed with a wide smile after hitting his first home run in a month, since the game against Softbank Hawks on April 17th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome).

"I was in a tight spot, so I was trying to swing the bat compactly. I was able to connect with the fastball with a good feeling! I'm glad we were able to score the first run!" he said, expressing his satisfaction.