Pacific League: Orix 1-0 Seibu (15th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Orix recorded their 10th shutout game win of the season, ending their losing streak at two. This was their third three-game winning streak against Seibu this season, and their first three-game winning streak at home since their six-game winning streak from June to September 2012. The 1991-born pitching and batting duo played well, contributing to Sumiichi’s first win of the season.
In the first inning with no scores for both teams, 2 outs and 2nd base, No. 4 Sugimoto hit a timely hit to the left to take the lead from Seibu Imai. Starter Kuri, who received a support run, pitched 6 2/3 innings with a 2 hit no runs, marking his 8th win in his first 5 games and tied for the team’s top since the Lotte game on July 6 (Kyocera Dome Osaka).
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