[Orix Buffaloes] Closer Machado volunteers to pitch two runs innings, extending his team record to 14 consecutive saves, but says, "I'll pitch anywhere for the team." | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Closer Machado volunteered to pitch two scoreless innings, extending his streak of consecutive runs to 14 games, ending the team record, but said, "I'll pitch anywhere for the team."

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June 5, 2026 23:34

extra inning the 11th inning, with two outs and a runner on third base, Andrés Machado celebrates after getting pinch hitter Ryosuke Kikuchi to hit a ground ball to the shortstop (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 's Andrés Machado pitcher broke the franchise record with 14 consecutive game saves. He pitched in the 10th inning with the score tied 2-2 as the seventh pitcher, and in the 11th inning, it was his third inning in two years. He escaped the crisis with one out and a runner on third caused by his bad throw, fulfilling his role as closer.

"I went in with the sole desire to pitch for the team's win. Ultimately, the team didn't win, but I feel great now. I was always ready to go," he said, volunteering to pitch a second inning. "Even if we were leading by four runs, even if my streak was broken, I would pitch anywhere for the team," he added confidently.

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