[Orix] In the 4th inning, Kotaro Kobayashi hit his 4th 2-run homer! "I'm just glad we were able to score the first run."

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2025.6.7(土) 19:24

4回、先制2ランを放つ紅林(カメラ・朝田 秀司)

◆ Nippon Life Insurance Central and Pacific League Interleague Play 2025 Hanshin Tigers vs. Orix (7th, Koshien)

Orix infielder Kotaro Kobayashi started as the seventh batter and shortstop, and hit a two-run homer in his second at-bat, his fourth of the season.

In the fourth inning, with neither team scoring, Hanshin Tigers 's Otake hit the first pitch straight to center fielder back screen, giving Miyagi, who is in the same grade as him, two points of support as he aims to win 11 teams.

"I think I hit it straight. I was able to hit it with a good feeling. I had struck out in a good way to pass the baton to the next batter. Anyway, I'm glad we were able to score the first point!" he commented.

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[Orix] In the 4th inning, Kotaro Kobayashi hit his 4th 2-run homer! "I'm just glad we were able to score the first run."

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