◆ Pacific League Rakuten 1-6 Orix (13th, Rakuten Mobile)
The left-hander Tatsuki Koja made it a three runs-run game in the first inning on a two-run single by Tonmiya Walk and Nakagawa's two-run single. In the third inning, they gave up two runs, including a solo shot by Sugimoto.
He gave up 8 hit 5 runs in 5 innings, reflecting that "my output didn't improve." As for his poor control in the first inning, with 3 Walk, he reflected, "Since last year, I've been aiming too close to the strike and getting hit on balls I pitched for strikes. I should have been a bit more bold and put in more effort."
On the 6th, in his last game against Lotte, he pitched his first complete game shutout game as a pro. He aimed to pitch well in two consecutive games, but was caught by the strong Orix batting line. Regarding pitching in the rain, he said, "It was good to have the experience early in the season. I hope I can make use of it so I don't make the same mistake again," and he looked forward to using this bitter experience as motivation for the future.
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