[Rakuten Eagles] Dark Clouds Loom Over Ending the Losing Streak: No Runs with No Outs bases loaded → Immediately Afterward, Strong Pitching by Tatsuki Koja runs | Fujiwara and Yamaguchi Hit Back-to-Back RBI Hits | Pacific League.com

[Rakuten Eagles] Dark clouds gather over their attempt to end their losing streak. Bases loaded with no outs, but no bases loaded scored → Immediately afterwards, Tatsuki Koja, who had been pitching well runs, and Fujiwara and Yamaguchi hit consecutive RBI singles.

Sports Hochi

July 23, 2026 20:32

◆ Pacific League League: Rakuten Eagles (23rd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Rakuten Eagles missed a golden opportunity.

In the tied fifth inning, they created a chance. Kurokawa, Nakajima, and YG Yasuda hit three consecutive hits to advance to bases loaded out. However, Tatsumi fell on a swinging struck out, and McCuscar was retired by a grounder to shortstop double play. The strong third and fourth batter duo were shut down, and the team failed to take the lead.

Missing an opportunity leads to trouble. Starting pitcher Kosha had been pitching well, but with no outs and a runner on first, he gave up a timely doble to Fujiwara to right-center field, putting the opposing team behind. He then allowed another timely single to left field to Yamaguchi.

Since manager Masato Yoshii took over, Lotte has suffered a tough defeat, losing all five games. They are trailing as the season enters its final stages.

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