◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 2-1 Softbank Hawks (19th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes snapped their four-game losing streak. They boast a strong record at their home stadium Kyocera Dome Osaka, with 17 wins and 4 losses, including 8 wins and 1 loss in games decided by one run. On this day, the relief pitchers carried win. Starting pitcher Kuri struggled but managed to pitch 5 innings, allowing only one runs, and from the 6th inning onwards, Teranishi, Yoshida, Mukunoki, and Machado combined for a runs effort. The victory celebration also proceeded in a "relay" format, with all four pitchers participating.

Teranishi primarily used his fastball, which reached a top speed of 157 km/h, struck out Makihara Dai, Kondo, and Kurihara in succession. "I was well-prepared. The adrenaline kicked in, and I was able to perform beyond my usual capabilities," he said, also expressing his gratitude for the fans' support.

Yoshida has recovered from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and pitched a full seven innings in a winning pattern for the first time. He has maintained a 0.00 ERA in eight games this season and enjoyed the view, saying, "My fastball is working well again, and I'm feeling confident. It's nice to be on the winner's podium, which doesn't happen very often."

"I threw the ball thinking I wanted to follow in the footsteps of the two before me," said Mukunoki, his voice filled with excitement. He had pitched five runs games in May, and said, "There aren't many days when I can stand on the podium as a reliever, so I'll never forget today," savoring the joy of the victory that the whole team had earned.

Machado, who took the microphone last, closed out the event with his 13th save, extending his team record to 11 consecutive games with a save. He added, "If I closer well, the team will win. I'm grateful to Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes for bringing me to Japan and for allowing me to set this record in a home game."

They are currently trailing the league-leading Seibu Lions by 0.5 games. Manager Mamoru Kishida breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "The team hasn't been winning, and we've had a series of close games. I thought it might come down to a one-run game. I decided to use a relief pitching rotation. I'm just glad we managed to win."