Pacific League Nippon-Ham 9-4 Lotte (14th, Escon)
Nippon-Ham infielder Takuya Nakashima started as the ninth batter and starting line-up for the first time since June 27th (vs. Seibu, Belluna Dome) and recorded his first multi-hit hit of the season. In his second at-bat in the fourth inning, he hit a single to left field, and in his third at-bat in the fifth inning, he hit a single to right field and also stole second base. “It’s been a while, so I was a bit nervous at first. Since I haven’t had many at-bats, I think of each and every one as a battle. I’m concentrating and playing well. The most important thing is that the team won,” he reflected.
This season, he has been used mostly as a defense replacement or pinch runner, but in his few at-bats, he has a batting average of .500 (6 hit 12 At Bat-bats), drawn 7 Walk, and an on-base percentage of .684. “I don’t know how I’ll play, so when I do, I’ll be playing in pretty tough situations, so I want to prepare well to play my best and stay calm and focused.” The 34-year-old, in his 17th year as a pro, has become an indispensable member of the team.
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