◇ Orix Buffaloes vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Game 9 (28th, Hotto Motto Field Kobe)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Masaru Fujii pitcher pitched well, allowing only 5 hit 1 run runs 5 innings.

In his previous start against Chiba Lotte Marines, pitcher Fujii gave up 3 runs in the first inning and was pulled after 1 inning, 3 hit, and 2 Walk. Given a chance for revenge in this start, he first closer the opposing team runs in the first inning, which had been his weakness. In the bottom of the second inning, he retired the side in order, and in the bottom of the third inning... Keita Nakagawa Despite giving up one run due to a timely hit by a player, they kept runs to a minimum.

He retired the side in order again in the bottom of the 4th inning, and although he allowed hit to the leadoff batter in the bottom of the 5th, he calmly retired the subsequent batters. In the end, he left the game after 5 innings, 75 pitches, 5 hit, 1 strike out Hit by Pitch, 3 strikeouts, and 1 runs. He delivered results in his revenge appearance.

◇Comments pitcher Fujii
"I was able to go at hitter with all my heart and soul. Although we gave up some runs, I'm glad we were able to get through it with minimal runs. Now I'll just believe in win and cheer them on." (With a calm expression)

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa