◆パ・リーグ　オリックス６―２日本ハム（１４日・京セラドーム大阪）

Orix Buffaloes won the first game of their series against third-place Nippon-Ham, putting them one game above .500 for the first time since the 7th. The hero of the game was leadoff hitter So. In the 6th inning, trailing by one run, he hit a two-run homer to right field with one out and a runner on second, giving his team the lead temporarily. In the 8th inning, with the score tied 2-2, he hit another two-run homer to right field with one out and a runner on second, his 10th of the season, which was the game-winning homer. His career high for home Home Run was nine in 2021. This was his first double-digit home run season, and he had a spectacular performance with four RBI. After that, Ota and Kurebayashi also hit timely singles, adding two more runs.

Starting pitcher Takashima gave up 6 hit 2 runs in 6 1/3 innings. After that, the relief pitchers, without Mukunoki who was removed from the roster due to an upper body injury, held the opponent runs. They are in 4th place, 5 games behind 3rd place Nippon-Ham who are in a playoff spot. With 36 games remaining, they will be making a final push.