Masahiro Nishino hits a career-high 4th home run, a 3-run shot! His first since July 4th | Pacific League

Tohoku Rakuten vs. Orix, Game 20 (23rd, Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi)

Orix Masahiro Nishino The player hit his fourth three-run home run.

With a one-point lead in the top of the sixth inning, Ryo Ota A player Walk, Keita Nakagawa fielder’s choice, who was at bat at this point, was able to doble from a 1-0 count. Ren Kajiya He caught the fastball thrown by pitcher and sent it flying into the right-field stands. It was Home Run since July 4th, and it added another valuable point to the score.

With this hit, fielder’s choice has broken Home Run high in home runs. He is currently on a five-game hit streak and is batting .314 in August (as of the start of the game), continuing to lead the team in hitting in his 11th season.

◇ Comment fielder’s choice
“(Ota) Ryū and (Nakagawa) Keita were in good form and created chances, so I was hoping for at least an outfield fly, but it turned out to be the best possible result! I was hoping for some additional points, so I’m glad.”

Written by Yokazu Sonoda

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