◆ Pacific League 3-2 Orix Buffaloes (17th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes It was the second time for the team to lose three consecutive games on the same card, and they have lost their last seven games by a combined score of 1-6. Ryo Ota infielder hit The team lost its first four games in a row this season and fell to the top of the standings, which it had held since April 19.

Ota was calm. He was in a tight spot, so he focused on being compact with his bat. count From 1-2, he caught a 150-kilogram straight ball from Hiroike and sent it to the left side of the back screen for his third solo shot of the game. I'm happy to hit home run anytime," he said.

In his 26th appearance as the cleanup hitter in 41 games, the most on the team, he hit a home run for the first time since the game against Softbank Hawks on April 17th (Mizuho PayPay Dome). "I hope this will be an opportunity for my batting to improve even more," he nodded. Among the starting pitchers, Yamashita underwent ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in the United States, and Miyagi, who has already traveled to the US, will also undergo surgery on his right elbow in the near future. "Each and every one of us just needs to do what we have to do. I just need to do what I can," he said, showing his determination as a key player.

Manager Kishida seemed to find some positives despite lose, saying, "It was perfect. The entire batting lineup is improving." The three-game sweep on the road was a painful lesson, but they still have a five-game lead. If they can rebuild with hit, who is on a five-game hitting streak, there will be no problems.