Espinoza pitched well, “I just focused on my own pitching” and runs in six innings
Pacific League Insight
2025.9.22(月) 21:10
◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Orix Game 23 (22nd, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)
Espinoza pitcher of Orix pitched 6 innings with 4 hit 5 Walk 7 strike out no runs on 105 pitches.
Espinoza pitcher retired with 10 pitches in the first inning and then closer the opponent’s batting line to 1 hit until the 4th pitch. In the bottom of the 5th inning, infield hit and consecutive Walk led to a pinch with 2 outs and bases loaded, but the follow-up player Tatsuru Yanagimachi hit two grounders with 3 pitches. In the bottom of the 6th inning, bases loaded again with one out, struck out Takashi Umino player and Akira Kawase player with three grounders and no runs.
In the previous match on the 15th, they failed to make a game with 8 hit 4 runs in 4.2 innings, and the team suffered an 8-game losing streak to Fukuoka Softbank. This appearance, which was greeted with consecutive victories, contributed to win with a good pitch of 6 innings with runs no in the flow.
◇Espinoza pitcher Comment
“I had a good feeling from the start, and Mr. Mori led me with a very good lead, and even when I was in a pinch, I tried to pitch myself and threw it, and as a result, I was able to stick to it with no runs.”
Text: Aoi Nishijima
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