[Nippon-Ham] Tatsuki Mizuno Hit by Pitch by pitch in the upper right triceps → substituted out of the game but did not go to the hospital... His condition on the 6th will determine whether he can play | Pacific League

[Nippon-Ham] Tatsuki Mizuno Hit by Pitch by a pitch in the upper right triceps → substituted out of the game but did not go to the hospital... His condition on the 6th will determine whether he can play.

Sports Hochi

August 5, 2026 22:14

◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 7-5 Nippon-Ham (May 5th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Nippon-Ham Fighters infielder Tatsuki Mizuno (26) was hit in the upper right triceps by a 146 km/h Hit by Pitch from Tsumori in the 6th inning and was substituted out of the game during defense of the 6th inning. After the game, he applied ice to the injured area and boarded the bus with the area immobilized. He did not go to the hospital and will decide whether he will be able to play on the 6th based on his condition.

This season, Mizuno had been the team's undisputed starting shortstop, posting a batting average of .293 (second highest on the team) and 8 Home Run.