◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Orix Orix Buffaloes (August 1st, ES CON FIELD)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Ryo Ota infielder was replaced by a pinch hitter in the 7th inning. He had started as the “No. 2 batter and second baseman” for three consecutive games, Nippon-Ham ・striking out on a fly ball to right field against Takashi Kato struck out. He remained in the game until the bottom of the 6th inning defense.He had recorded 27 RBI—second-most on the team heading into the game—and was an indispensable pillar of the lineup. Should an injury occur, it would be a devastating blow.

The team is trailing by three points heading into the final stages of the game, facing a tough battle.