[Orix Buffaloes] Manager Mamoru Kishida on Kotaro Kobayashi, who has been left out of the lineup for two consecutive games, said, "It's not that serious." He was substituted out on the 12th due to discomfort in his left foot.

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outfielder With two outs and a runner on second in the eighth inning, Manager Mamoru Kishida instructs umpire to replace position (Photo by Shuichi Toyota)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Orix Buffaloes 3x-2 Hanshin Tigers (14th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes infielder Kotaro Kobayashi was left off the bench for the second consecutive game. He complained of discomfort in his left leg during the fifth inning of defense against Hanshin Tigers Tigers on the 12th (Kyocera Dome Osaka) and was substituted out. He did not appear on ground the following day, the 13th. On this day, he participated in pre-game practice, working up a sweat with batting practice and other drills.

After the game, manager Mamoru Kishida explained, "It's not that serious. I'm glad he was able to bat. We'll see how he is from now on."

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[Orix Buffaloes] Manager Mamoru Kishida on Kotaro Kobayashi, who has been left out of the lineup for two consecutive games, said, "It's not that serious." He was substituted out on the 12th due to discomfort in his left foot.