◆ Pacific League Rakuten 2-1 Nippon-Ham (24th, Rakuten Mobile)
On the 24th, the team lost the game against Rakuten (Rakuten Mobile) by a score of 1-2. pitcher (30), pitched well, allowing no runs in two innings in his first appearance on mound in 10 days since he gave up grand slam to Orix Buffaloes in the game against Orix Buffaloes (ESCON) on May 14th.
Even in a pinch, Saito was only thinking about closer to zero. With one out and the bases loaded in the fifth, he hit a 155-pound straight grounder to Soyama double play. He went 2-inning in the fourth inning with 1-hit-2-Walk-runs closer nodded, “I was going to closer to zero and go behind.”
It was a long-awaited mound. In the previous game Orix on the 14th (ESCON), bases loaded run to the bases. This was his first time on mound in nine days. “The starting pitchers were so amazing that it was hard for me to pitch. If I don’t pitch, I won’t be able to find my issues, so I think this will help me next time.” He was also pointed out as having an issue with his body leaning forward when going for the kill, and he will use this to his advantage next time.
Although his usage continues to fluctuate, his aim is to return to the winning pattern. “I just have to keep producing results. I want to pitch in the back, and that goal has never changed. First of all, I want to closer my best in the position I’m assigned to.” The right-handed pitcher, who was expected to be a “double stopper” with Tanaka, is going to use his strength to regain his position.
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