◆ Pacific League Nippon-Ham 7-0 Orix (15th, ES CON FIELD)
The second-place Orix lost to Nippon-Ham. With the team finishing the battle for the top spot with one win and two losses, the gap in games between them has widened to two, the largest this season.
In the seventh inning of a scoreless seventh inning, Yamaoka, who was on third and inning in the second mound, gave up a two-run single to left field to Gunji with one out and bases loaded. On this day, the right-hander, who met the requirements to qualify for domestic free agent (FA) rights, suffered his first loss of the season.
Regarding Yamaoka's continued participation, manager Kishida explained, "It's difficult, but he was originally a starter, and I thought he could continue (through the innings). Physically speaking." He then added, "It was difficult to stop their good batting line-up."
Meanwhile, Teranishi, the second-round draft pick, gave up two hit and no runs in three innings in his first professional start. The manager praised the right-handed pitcher, who has a top speed of 153 km/h, saying, "I think he was very nervous, but I think it was good that he persevered in the first inning even though he allowed runner on base."
If Seibu win the night game today, they will drop to third place for the first time since March 29. Still, the manager looks ahead and says, "We'll switch gears again. We'll just do our best in each game."
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