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

The two players who were removed from the roster on the 17th due to "special leave of absence for congratulation or condolence" Softbank Hawks ・ Kensuke Kondo outfielder were re-registered to start at "No. 3, left wing". 4 At Bat 2 hit

His older brother, Yosuke, passed away suddenly on the 6th at the age of 39, and he missed Rakuten Eagles game on the 17th (Rakuten Eagles Mobile) to attend the wake and funeral.

After the game, he vowed, "All I can do is try my best. My parents are shocked, but I want to show them how hard I'm working. I want to keep striving to hit in a way that will contribute to the win."

The "Bereavement Leave Special Provision," newly introduced this season, is a system that allows players who are removed from the roster due to the birth of a child or attending a family wedding or funeral to be re-registered without having to wait 10 days.