[Nippon-Ham] Nao Miyanishi pitches his third game of the season, throwing one runs inning. Before the game, manager Shinjo spoke to him, saying, "Why are you so nervous and tense? Just relax and pitch..." and that calmed me down. | Pacific League

[Nippon-Ham] Nao Miyanishi pitched one runs inning in his third appearance of the season. Before the game, manager Shinjo spoke to him, saying, "Why are you so nervous and tense? He told me to relax and pitch... and I calmed down."

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August 24, 2026 05:30

Nao Miyanishi took the mound from the 7th inning (Photo by Miyoko Tonsho)

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On the 23rd, Nippon-Ham lost a close game against Lotte and lost back-to-back games. The game gap with second-place Seibu Lions widened to 3. Nao Miyanishi pitcher pitched in the 7th inning with a 2-3 scoreline, going 1-hit 1-1 in the first inning strike out He finished his third appearance of the season without runs. Before the game, Manager Shinjo approached him, saying, "Why are you nervous and tense to the boss? Just enjoy and relax while pitching, and I think I finally felt calm," relaying the manager's advice to pitch.