[Orix] Masahiro Nishino hit a timely doble the left field line with two outs and a runner on second base in the eighth inning to take the lead. “I wanted to score first.”
Sports Hochi
2025.9.13(土) 23:14
Pacific League Orix 1-2 Softbank (13th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Orix infielder Masahiro Nishino started as the fifth batter and third baseman, and with both teams scoreless in the eighth inning, with two outs and a runner on second base, he hit a timely doble down the left field line to take the lead.
The previous hitter, Tonmiya, failed to execute a sacrifice bunt with runners on first and second base and was hit into a double play play, clearing away the heavy mood. “We had been closer and kept the score at zero. We wanted to score first, so I’m glad we were able to score in that situation,” he reflected.
This was his fourth consecutive game with RBI. “I’ve always aimed for a hit, or rather, a strong hit, and that’s what has resulted in the best possible outcome,” he said proudly.
He is the oldest fielder in his 11th year and often bats fifth when he starts. “No matter what batting order I’m in, I just do my role. I think it’s important that we win tomorrow, so I have to switch my focus to that,” he said, looking ahead.
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