◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Orix Buffaloes, Game 15 (31st · Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions ’s Wingenter pitcher recorded his 17th consecutive hold since his season debut on June 11, tying the NPB record for most s by a foreign player Pacific League.

He entered the game as the second reliever in the top of the 7th inning with the score tied at 3-3. With one out, he allowed back-to-back Walk, putting himself in a jam with runners on first and second, but Kenya Wakatsuki he induced a struck out on a high fastball. He then Yuma Mune batter grounded out on a infield after four pitches, setting a new team record with 17 consecutive games hold.

Wingenter pitcher joined the Saitama Seibu Lions last season. In his first year, he appeared in 49 games, posting a ERA of 1.74 and 31 hold, delivering a stellar performance.This season, his second with the team, he reported discomfort in his right shoulder during spring training and missed the start of the season, but he rejoined the first team in June and has continued to pitch well.

Text by Aoi Nishijima