◇ Orix Buffaloes vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, Game 13 (3rd · Tokyo Dome)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Hideto Asamura took an early 4-run lead, fueled by a 3-run homer—the player’s ninth of the season.

In the top of the 1st inning, leadoff hitter Daisuke Nakashima hit, and an opponent’s error put runners on first and second with no outs, Ryosuke Tatsumi xml-ph-0000@deepl.internal, the leadoff hitter, and an opponent’s error put runners on first and second with no outs, and a timely hit by another player gave them a 1-0 lead. The next two batters were retired, making it two outs, but then Asamura stepped up to the plate and sent the opposing starter’s Alen Kuri pitcher cutter to the left of the back screen.

This was Asamura’s first home run in two games, his first since the July 26 game against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham. He is now one home run away from his 13th career double-digit home run total Home Run since the 2024 season.

◇Comment from Tatsumi
“I think I hit it against the change-up. It was great to score the first run. We’re on a losing streak, so I’ll do my best to help us win.” (with a serious expression)

◇Asamura’s Comments
“I don’t know what kind of pitch it was. I’m glad I was able to hit it.” (Calmly)