◆ Pacific League Softbank 6-2 Orix (23rd, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank infielder Ukyo Shuto (29) continued to achieve his goal. He was the first at-bat in the first inning. He hit a grounder to third base on Soya's slider. Mune, who catch, had won the Golden Glove Award three years in a row until the year before last. He couldn't make a running throw in time, and with his speed, he made it an infield hit. It was his 19th consecutive hit since the opening game. "That makes me happy..." he said, tying the team record held by Honda, base running infield defense and baserunning coach.

His batting average was .345, and even when in scoring position, his batting average was .474. He also showed his competitive spirit in the fourth inning with two outs and runners on first and second. "I was able to hit with all my might. I'm glad I was able to continue my good momentum." He closed out four consecutive hits from No. 7 Yanagimachi with a two-run triple to left-center field. "I'm hitting about half as much as I did last year, so I'm surprised," he said, and he's also prolific, with 12 RBI in 19 games (RBI last year).

Due to the condition of his left knee, which he underwent surgery in November last year, he missed the games against Seibu on the 18th and 19th (Belluna D). It is a worrying issue for manager Kokubo, who said, "It will be difficult for him to play the full game." In the sixth inning, Hit by Pitch on the outside of his right knee. He was unable to walk on his own and was substituted, but he had no plans to go to the hospital and laughed about his pain in both knees, saying, "It's not broken. If it's not broken, I feel like I can play. It's just right, isn't it?"

They won with ease, playing the same Yokozuna sumo as they did last season when they dominated the league. Since last year, they have won 11 games in a row Orix, including two draws, making them a favorite. After a travel day, they will play three games in a row Rakuten from the 25th (Rakuten Mobile). There is hope that they will match the Pacific League record of 20 games set by Raines (Hankyu) in 1954. A leadoff hitter and center fielder, he is a speedster who always shines when he plays. Although the player involved is humble and says, "It's not going to work out that well," it seems that they will easily overcome this. (Osada Toru)

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