[Seibu Lions] Kaima Taira, with an astonishing 0.82 ERA, reaches the required innings pitched, propelling him to the top of the league by a wide margin. He earns his 5th win with 6 innings runs and only 1 run allowed. "I can get even better."

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In the 6th inning with no outs, Kaima Taira runs to cover first base on a ground ball (Photo by Takeshi Shimizu)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Seibu Lions 4-1 Hiroshima (11th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions 's starting pitcher, Kaima Taira delivered a strong performance, allowing only one hit and one runs over six innings, earning his fifth win of the season.

He mixed his fastball, which reached a maximum speed of 155 km/h, with a variety of breaking ball, and pitched a Walk game through the first three innings. In the fourth inning, he lost control, walking the leadoff batter, Nahara, and then walked three batters, putting him in a two-out, bases loaded-loaded jam. The Hit by Pitch pitch he threw to Montero was a wild pitch, giving up the first run, but he managed to get out of the inning with minimal runs.

He then recovered, throwing 91 pitches over 6 innings, allowing only one runs. He reached the required innings pitched, and his ERA of 0.82 is the best in the league, surpassing Kosei Takahashi's 1.19. "I think I can get even better, so I'll keep that in mind," he said, aiming for even greater heights.

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[Seibu Lions] Kaima Taira, with an astonishing 0.82 ERA, reaches the required innings pitched, propelling him to the top of the league by a wide margin. He earns his 5th win with 6 innings runs and only 1 run allowed. "I can get even better."