◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Orix Buffaloes, Game 13 (21st · MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Orix Buffaloes (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion Espinosa. pitcher He pitched seven innings, allowing one run (runs), to earn his ninth win of the season.

In the first inning, they found themselves in a tight spot against hit and Walk, but, Taisei Makihara They took the lead from the opposing team at struck out and runs. In the bottom of the second inning, Keita Yamamoto Although he gave up a solo home run to the leadoff batter, he pitched brilliantly from the third inning through the sixth, allowing just one hit. His combination of pitches—including a two seam fastball exceeding 150 km/h and a slow knuckle curve breaking ball—was sharp, and he recorded 8 strike out.

In the bottom of the 7th inning, with one out and a runner on second—a situation where a hit would tie the game—a pinch hitter—Yuki Yanagita Move the player to the center field closer. Continued... Tatsuru Yanagimachi The player hit the ball first baseman ・ Ryo Ota The fielder made a nice play to get the out. With several standout plays on display, he was pulled from the game after pitching 7 innings, throwing 116 pitches, with a line of 4 hit 2 Walk 8 strike out 1 runs.

So far this season, Espinoza pitcher has pitched exceptionally well in 15 games, posting a ERA of 2.32 with a 8-3 record. He earned his ninth win of the season, putting him just one win away from his first double-digit win total win since arriving in Japan.

Written by Kana Niwa