◆ Nippon Life Insurance Central and Pacific League Interleague Play 2025 Hanshin Tigers vs. Orix (7th, Koshien)
Before the game, Orix head coach Mizumoto, along with infield defense and base running coach Adachi and outfield defense and base running coach Matsui, went to apologize to Hanshin Tigers ‘s general fielder coach Fujimoto and others.
In the previous day’s game on the 6th, when Nishikawa gave up a double with no outs in the 9th inning, first base runner ・Hirooka made contact with Yuugi Obata when sliding into second base. umpire The team gave Hirooka a interference and a “warning”.
In response, the coach bowed his head and said, “A warning was given, so I accepted it and said I’m sorry. Of course, we also believe that (Hirooka) Taishi didn’t do it on purpose. However, I am truly sorry that it turned out that way.”
Also, just before that, a strong line drive from Hirooka hit the head of Hanshin Tigers ‘s second pitcher, Ishii. Ishii was forced to leave the game, and said with a solemn expression, “I’m just worried. I just hope that I can return soon.”
It was an unavoidable accident that occurred while both teams were playing at full strength. “We apologize for that and hope to play well in the match today,” he said, vowing to play fair.
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・ [Game Details] Hanshin Tigers vs. Orix
・ Hanshin Tigers ‘s Taiichi Ishii, who was hit by a batted ball, has been removed from the player registration list under special concussion measures.
・ [Hanshin Tigers] Ryuhei Obata on Orix ‘s Hirooka’s “interference”: “I was just trying to throw normally when he hit me”
・ [Hanshin Tigers] Manager Fujikawa Kyuji shows concern for Orix ‘s Hirooka, interference “It was painful and I was trying to avoid the sliding,” just before the ball hit Ishii in the head.
・ [Orix] Hirooka Taishi explains the sliding into second base that led to a warning
AloJapan.com