[Orix Buffaloes] A nightmare walk-off loss... Closer Machado suffers his first save of the season, resulting in their fourth consecutive loss and their worst deficit under the Kishida regime at 3 games below .500 | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] A nightmare walk-off loss... Closer Machado suffers his first save of the season, resulting in their fourth consecutive loss and their worst deficit under the Kishida administration at 3 games below .500.

Sports Hochi

August 19, 2026 21:02

◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 3-2 Orix Buffaloes (19th, Belluna Dome)

Orix Buffaloes suffered a nightmare walk-off loss. In the bottom of the ninth inning, with a one-run lead, closer Machado gave up a game-tying solo home run to Nevin. With two outs and runners on first and second, he gave up walk-off single to Genda. It was his first blown save of the season. Jerry, who pitched well, allowing only one runs in seven innings, missed out on his fourth win of the season, his first in two months.

In his second year as manager, Kishida has the worst record of three losses. This marks the fourth time this season that the team has suffered a four-game losing streak.