◆パ・リーグ　オリックス７―１３日本ハム（１６日・京セラドーム大阪）

Orix Buffaloes suffered a crushing defeat, giving up 13 runs, and lost the three-game series against third-placed Nippon-Ham who are in a playoff spot. Although standings in fourth place, one place lower, the gap to a playoff spot has widened to seven games, putting them in a dangerous position. They have returned to a losing record for the first time since the 12th.

Starter Soya took his fifth loss (4 wins) after pitching 3 2/3 innings with 6 hit and 5 runs.He struggled with his control, walking three batters Hit by Pitch, and was unable to secure his first win since June 10 against the Yakult (Kyocera Dome Osaka). After that, Katayama pitched 1 runs, Kawase pitched 3 runs, and Abe pitched 4 runs. Nippon-Ham They were unable to stop the opposing lineup’s momentum.

Manager Kishida said with a grim expression, "We just couldn't get the outs... I think they were trying to challenge the batters, but they couldn't quite pull it off and were giving walk. When they tried to challenge the batters, they were defeated. It feels like we're at a dead end." He then hinted that he would have to consider some changes to pitcher staff ahead of the three-game series against Seibu Lions starting on the 18th (Tokyo Dome and Belluna Dome).

There are 34 games remaining this season. The manager said, "Results are results, so we just have to move on and do our best. The whole team hasn't given up, so of course we will. We'll do our best," showing his determination to stay positive.