[Orix Buffaloes] Ryoto Kita writhes in pain... Nippon-Ham Haruki Hosono 's pitch hits him near his left foot. The call is a swing. He continues playing after treatment and receives applause. | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Ryoto Kita writhes in pain as he is hit near his left foot by pitch from Nippon-Ham 's Haruki Hosono. The call is a swing. He continues playing after treatment and receives applause.

Sports Hochi

July 18, 2026 16:38

In the 7th inning, with one out and runners on first and second base, Ryoto Kita was hit in the body by pitch. The call was a swing. (Camera: Hidenori Baba)

◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Nippon-Ham (18th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Ryoto Kita outfielder had a thrilling moment. He started as the seventh batter and right fielder, and in his third at-bat in the seventh inning. count 1-1 Nippon-Ham Hosono's pitch struck the left foot and died on the spot.

Because he had already started to swing the bat, the call was ruled a swing. He was accompanied by a trainer and received treatment behind the dugout. Afterwards, he returned to the batter's box and, although he grounded out to second base, he ran at full speed. He received warm applause from the home fans.