[Orix] Ryoma Nishikawa reportedly has only minor injuries. “I’m ready to play again tomorrow.” The team stopped their losing streak at Mizuho PayPay Dome.
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2025.9.20(土) 18:08
Pacific League Softbank 4-5 Orix (20th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
Orix ended their 13-game losing streak (including one draw) at their home ground, Mizuho PayPay Dome, which had continued since July 26th of last year.
outfielder Ryoma Nishikawa who was hit in the right shin area by a ball during his fifth inning at bat, also appears to have only minor injuries. He has no plans to go to the hospital at this time, and said, “I’m in pain, but I’m going to prepare and play again tomorrow,” looking ahead to playing on the 21st. The team escaped with a one-point lead, ending their eight-game losing streak against Softbank. The team remains three games behind Rakuten are in fourth place and competing for a spot in the CS. Manager Mamoru Kishida nodded and said, “It was a tough game, but everyone did a great job. I think it’s a big win.”
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・ [Softbank] 5-game winning streak stopped. The 8th inning saw a bases-loaded, no-out bases loaded, and in the 9th, Kazuki Sugiyama allowed the lead to be taken. Kensuke Kondo had 4 hit, including 2 homers.
・ [Orix] Ryoma Nishikawa was replaced due to injury… He was hit by a ball in the right lower leg in the 5th inning. If he is forced to leave the game, it will be a big blow to the CS contenders.
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