Yasushi Tao and Takahiro Saeki, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 3rd, commented on Ryoto Kida Orix Buffaloes Ryoto Kita.

In the game against the Rakuten Eagles that same day, Kurita came in as a pinch hitter in the first inning due to an injury to Ryo Ota. In his first at-bat, he hit an RBI single doble,In his third at-bat in the sixth inning, he hit his third solo home run of the season. In his fifth at-bat in the ninth inning with the score tied 6–6 and one out and runners on first and second, Shoma Fujihira, he sent the fourth pitch—a fork—thrown by with a 2-ball, 1-strike count, into the right-center field stands walk-off home run. Kida, who entered the game as a substitute, had a spectacular performance with 3 hit, including 2 Home Run, and 5 RBI.

Mr. Tao commented, "He had a fantastic day today, doble two home run runs and a double. He's always been a powerful hitter, but it's just a matter of consistency. He made solid contact with the ball this time. He's steadily improving."

Saeki commented, "He really gives off the vibe of a cleanup hitter. In today's game, he wouldn't have had five at-bats under normal circumstances, but due to a sudden accident, he got five at-bats and did something dramatic like this. He seems to have something special. I think he's been practicing well and preparing. Nice batting."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"