[Orix Buffaloes] Tomoya Mori hits a go-ahead solo home run to right field, his 6th of the season! He responds to being used as the cleanup hitter for the first time this season with a home run: "I was able to react well and hit it" | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Tomoya Mori hits his 6th home run of the season, a solo shot over the right field fence to give his team the lead! He responded to being used as the cleanup hitter for the first time this season with a home run: "I was able to react well and hit it."

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July 3, 2026 19:04

◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions (3rd, Hotto Motto Kobe)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Tomoya Mori catcher started as the "No. 4 batter and designated hitter" and hit his sixth solo home run of the season.

In the bottom of the second inning, with no outs and the score tied 0-0, he swung at Seibu Lions 's Takahashi's cutter on a 2-ball count, sending the ball high in the air and landing near the foul pole in the right field stands. He answered his first-ever appearance in the cleanup spot this season with a home run. "I was able to react well and hit the ball. I'm glad we were able to score the first run!" he said happily.