[Nippon-Ham] Kotaro Kiyomiya injured while defense, hit near his left knee by a batted ball | Pacific League

[Nippon-Ham] Kotaro Kiyomiya injured and substituted out after being hit near his left knee by a batted ball while defense.

Sports Hochi

June 30, 2026 23:19

In the 8th inning with one out, Kotaro Kiyomiya falls to the ground after being hit in the leg by a powerful hit Ryoma Yamanaka Yamanaka (Photo by Masahiko Ikeuchi).

◆ Pacific League Nippon-Ham 9-2 Orix Buffaloes (30th, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham infielder Kotaro Kiyomiya was hit in the left knee area by a batted ball during the 8th defense and had to leave the game.

In the bottom of the 8th inning with one out, Orix Buffaloes 's Yamanaka hit a sharp line drive that took a slightly irregular bounce and struck Kiyomiya Yuki near his left knee. Kiyomiya Yuki doubled over in pain and tried to stand up, but was unable to. He was escorted off the field by a trainer and was subsequently replaced.

According to a team executive, he did not go to the hospital for the bruise and received ice treatment. His participation in games from July 1st onwards will be decided based on his condition on the day.