[Orix] Top batting average player Ryoma Nishikawa was hit by a ball on his right shin and replaced midway through the game. “It hurts, but I intend to play.” If he were to leave, it would be a big deal | Pacific League

[Orix] Top batting average player Ryoma Nishikawa was hit by a ball in his right shin and was replaced midway through the game. “It hurts, but I intend to play.” If he were to leave the game, it would be a big deal.

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2025.9.21(日) 05:00

Pacific League Softbank 4-5 Orix (20th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Orix outfielder Ryoma Nishikawa (30) was substituted due to injury in the game against Softbank on the 20th (Mizuho PayPay). He was hit by a ball near his right shin during his fifth inning at bat, and retired to the bench after the next defense. He was treated with ice during the game. “I’m in pain, but I’m ready to play,” he emphasized. A decision on his status after the 21st will be made based on his condition on the day. Nishikawa has a batting average of .310 so far, the best in the league, so it would be a major disaster if he were to be sidelined.

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