[Orix] Tomoya Mori hits his first home run of the season in his 184th at-bat, saying, “No matter what I do, I get results…” He overcomes a 36-at-bat hitless hit with a long-awaited home run.
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2025.9.25(木) 22:42
Pacific League: Orix 4-6 Lotte (25th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Orix Tomoya Mori catcher started the game at “No. 8, ” and hit his first arch in his 184th at-bat of the season in the fourth at-bat. catcher
With no outs in the 9th inning (1-6) and runners at first and third full count, he swung at Kikuchi’s fastball and hit the pole in right field for the first of three runs, his 12th consecutive Home Run. “It was a chance that everyone connected on, so I’m glad it went in,” he breathed. I’m glad I managed to get it in. I’m glad I got one at least.
Just before the game, he had gone 0-for-36 at-bats. “Nothing I do produces good results. I’ve opened up all the drawers I’ve acquired in my professional baseball career, but nothing fits…” he thought, struggling with the situation. Manager Kishida and GM Fukura stood by him and told him, “We’re not worried about it.” It was inevitable that he wouldn’t be motivated, thinking, “I want to live up to their expectations.”
During the four-game series against Softbank (Mizuho PayPay) that began on the 20th, he even stayed after games to practice his batting swing. “As I get older, I’ve started to look at myself again, practice a lot, tire my body out, and hopefully gain something from it.” After continuing to swing his bat silently, a parabola that brought a smile to everyone’s faces was waiting for him.
“More than I’m relieved, everyone was so happy and said ‘Welcome back’ to me. I’m very grateful and I hope I can lead the team even further.” The team’s winning streak came to an end at four, but with fourth-place Rakuten also losing, they are guaranteed to advance to the CS for the first time in two years as early as the 27th. “We can’t just play selfish baseball. We have no choice but to give it our all,” he said, revealing his resolve and responsibility as an absolute key player on both offense and defense.
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