◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Rakuten vs. Orix Buffaloes (12th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Ryo Ota infielder avoided being sidelined. During the game against the Rakuten Eagles on the 11th (Rakuten Eagles Mobile’s Strongest Park Miyagi), he was hit near his left shoulder blade Hit by Pitch and was substituted out mid-game. He underwent an examination at a hospital after the game and was left out of the starting lineup for that day.He arrived at the ballpark with the team and checked his condition indoors with tee work and other drills. After receiving appropriate treatment, including icing, he said with a cheerful expression, “It still hurts, but it’s much better than yesterday.”

He was used as the cleanup hitter in a team-high 59 games, making him an indispensable part of the batting lineup. He promised an early return, saying, "I want to prepare so that I can play in games."