[Orix Buffaloes] A heartbreaking loss! Kosei Yoshida makes his first consecutive appearances in his 11th game, but gives up a go-ahead three-run homer. Ren Mukunoki, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last March, is not on the bench. | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] A heartbreaking blow!! Kosei Yoshida makes his first two-day consecutive appearance in his 11th game, but gives up a go-ahead three-run homer. Ren Mukunoki, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last March, is not on the bench.

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May 28, 2026 19:57

With one out in the 7th inning and runners at first and second, Yota Kyota hit a three-run Home Run double Kosei Yoshida (Camera: Tsuneishi Sakai)

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Orix Buffaloes Kosei Yoshida pitcher pitched for the first time in his 11th game of the season, pitching two consecutive days. In the seventh inning with a one-run lead, he was used as the second pitcher and doble to lead Ishigami. With one out and runners on first and second, he gave up a painful go-ahead three-run homer to pinch hitter Kyoda.

Yoshida underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in March of last year and was promoted to the first team for the first time on April 25th. On this day, Mukunoki, who is usually a key player in the winning pattern, was not included in the bench roster.