[Softbank] Stamped on a streak of consecutive losses for the first time this season to Orix Another 8 innings with no outs bases loaded and no runs scored
Sports Hochi
2025.9.21(日) 17:02
Pacific League Softbank 1-2 Orix (21st, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
With Softbank ‘s losing streak, their magic number to win the championship remains at 7. This was their first losing streak against the Orix, a team they have had a good record against this season with 15 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws.
The batting line ended scoreless with repeated good opportunities. From third base with no outs in the first inning, it became bases loaded with two outs, and Dai Makihara swung struck out. 3rd inning 2 outs bases loaded But when Dai Makihara fell to two grounders, he missed Nomura’s three grounders double play third base in the 4th inning with one out and one out. In the 8th inning of 0-2, Yanagimachi chose Walk and Kondo doble left-center. Nakamura also connected with a Walk and reached a bases loaded without a death. However, there was no score in front of Soto Yamazaki, who was introduced here. Kurihara swung struck out, Dai Makihara fell to a fly, and pinch hitter Yamakawa also missed struck out. On the 20th, he was closer by Yamazaki, who relieved him with no outs in the same 8th inning bases loaded, and gave up the winning run in the 9th inning. It became a nightmare every day.
Arihara, the starter, pitched 8 innings of 2 runs but suffered his 9th loss after giving up solos to Tongu in the 2nd inning and Benrin in the 5th inning.
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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 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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