[Orix Buffaloes] Yutaro Sugimoto gets his first hit of the season in his 11th at-bat, a single to center field. "The season has 'started,' so I'll do my best from tomorrow onwards." Both knees are recovering. | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Yutaro Sugimoto gets his first hit of the season in his 11th at-bat, a single to center field. "The season has 'started,' so I'll do my best from tomorrow onwards." Both knee pains have subsided.

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June 5, 2026 23:37

In the fifth inning with one out, Yutaro Sugimoto hit a single to center field (Photo by Hidenori Baba).

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Hiroshima 2-2 Orix Buffaloes = extra inning due to 12 innings rule = (May 5th, Mazda Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Yutaro Sugimoto outfielder started at "No. 6, right field" and hit his first home run of the season in his 11th at-bat this year. hit

In the fifth inning with one out and a one-run lead, Raoh connected with the first pitch slider from Hiroshima's Tamamura, sending it to center field. Raoh, in his 11th professional season, has recovered from the knee pain that kept him off the opening day roster and rejoined the team on the 26th. He is also one home run away from his 100th Home Run and said, "Now that the season has started, I'll do my best from tomorrow onwards."