◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 9-6 Rakuten Eagles (3rd, Tokyo Dome)

Orix Buffaloes ・Manager Mamoru Kishida explained the condition of Ryo Ota infielder, who started as the “No. 4 batter and first baseman” but was substituted out in the first inning. At first base defense, with no outs and runners on first and second, he Rakuten Eagles dove for a ball hit by Tatsumi. Unfortunately, he catch failed to make the play and appeared to twist his left wrist, receiving treatment behind the bench.Although he briefly returned to the game, the team opted to bring in pinch hitter Kurita during the very next inning. “How is Ota doing? I’m not quite sure. He said he still felt a slight discomfort when swinging the bat with full force, so we replaced him,” the manager explained.

He said he didn't go to the hospital but received treatment at the stadium, adding, "I guess we'll have to see how he is. Maybe it's not that serious..."