◇ Orix vs. Fukuoka Softbank 3rd round (10th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix of the Kenya Wakatsuki player hit his first solo shot.

In the bottom of the 5th inning with a runner behind, Wakatsuki entered the batter's box as the first hitter batter. On the first pitch, he caught a curve ball coming down the middle, but it was called a foul. However, on the fourth pitch, he pulled a slightly inside fastball pitch, this time to home run dive into the fifth floor. He tied the game with his first Home Run of the season.

This was his second consecutive multiple hit performance since the previous day, and his batting average also exceeded 30%. We hope he will continue to play an active role in both offense and defense.

Comment from Wakatsuki
I hit fastball. Espy (Espinosa pitcher) pitched hard, and I'm glad we were able to tie the game! I'll do my best after this to win somehow!

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