[Orix] Alen Kuri wins his first game in five games with no runs allowed in the eighth inning, and his 1,000th career strike out is “rather…” | Pacific League

◆Nippon Life Insurance Central vs. Pacific League Interleague Play 2025 Orix 2-0 DeNA (10th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Alen Kuri pitcher hit runs strike out The win was the first in five games since the May 5 Nippon-Ham game (Kyocera Dome). The last game against his old foe, Hiroshima, on May 3, he had lost 12 hit 4 runs times in five innings. I’m glad I was able to do something pitch that led to a win for the team,” he said with a look of relief on his face.

With two outs in the sixth inning, he struck out Sano on a wild pitch struck out to become the 158th professional baseball player to reach 1,000 career strike out. Still, he said, “I’m more focused on throwing inning pitches, and I’m not [conscious] thinking about it,” he said, relieved after he threw 129 pitches to end his team’s losing streak.

Manager Kishida commented, “He showed powerful pitch as always. He really got struck out at key moments.” Regarding his first battery with Mori, he said, “I think it’s good to have a variety of patterns. It’s a big deal that we were able to win.”

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