◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Orix Orix Buffaloes (August 2nd, ES CON FIELD)

Orix Buffaloes Manager Mamoru Kishida made a move. After a chance with runners on first and third and no outs in the second inning, Seymour swung struck out with two outs and a runner on first in the fourth inning. The game was also down to four runs, and from the defense in the bottom of the fourth, the foreign hitter was sent to the bench. Wakatsuki came in as the seventh batter and starting catcher Fukunaga was also replaced. Yamanaka moved to first base in left field, and Sugisawa was brought in to left field.

This game got off to a shocking start, with four consecutive home runs given up from the first batter in the first inning. The manager is working hard to change the momentum.