[Seibu Lions] Takumi Kuriyama, who has a retirement match scheduled for the 30th, was substituted after receiving a Hit by Pitch to the head. His helmet was damaged by a 141 km/h direct hit. Although he walked off the field, the stadium was in a commotion... farm team game against Rakuten Eagles.

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Seibu Lions outfielder Takumi Kuriyama, who received a Hit by Pitch to the head in a farm team game against the Rakuten Eagles (Center) (Photo by Ayami Oonaka)

Farm League: Seibu Lions vs. Rakuten Eagles (26th, CAR-3219 Field)

Seibu Lions Takumi Kuriyama outfielder started as the cleanup hitter and DH in the farm Rakuten Eagles game against Carminique on the 26th. In his second at-bat in the bottom of the third inning, he was hit by a Hit by Pitch to the right side of the head and was substituted out of the game. Koga was ejected due to a dangerous pitch.

With two outs and no runners in the third inning, Rakuten Eagles starter Koga's 141 km/h fastball hit him directly in the head. The helmet was damaged and flew off, and a trainer immediately rushed out. Amidst the commotion in the stadium, he was escorted back to the dugout, and he refrained from making any comments even when leaving the stadium.

Kuriyama has announced his retirement from active play at the end of this season, and a retirement game is scheduled to be held on the 30th. There are concerns about the impact.

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[Seibu Lions] Takumi Kuriyama, who has a retirement match scheduled for the 30th, was substituted after receiving a Hit by Pitch to the head. His helmet was damaged by a 141 km/h direct hit. Although he walked off the field, the stadium was in a commotion... farm team game against Rakuten Eagles.