Orix: Shumpeita Yamashita “The most important thing is for the team to win.” He’ll start on the 27th with his first win in 388 days and advance to the CS. | Pacific League

[Orix] Shumpeita Yamashita “The most important thing is for the team to win” – First win in 388 days, advancing to the CS… Starting pitcher on the 27th

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2025.9.27(土) 05:00

Orix pitcher Shumpeita Yamashita (23) is in must-win mode. He pitched well in the game against Seibu on the 18th (Belluna D), allowing one runs in 7 2/3 innings and striking out eight strike out, and will start against Rakuten. A win will secure third place and secure a spot in the CS for the first time in two years, making this a crucial game. While he is also aiming for his first win of the season, he said, “The most important thing is for the team to win. I’m just going to give it my all right now.”

Since returning from a back injury due to his growth trajectory, he has given up three runs in 12 2/3 innings in two games. “First of all, I feel good about being able to pitch. I think the ball itself is good, so it’s getting better little by little,” he said, feeling that he is on the rise. “We are both working on eliminating fatigue that comes from playing and getting our bodies in shape.” He is fully prepared and will take to mound for the shortest time this season.

On the 25th, he took part in pre-game practice for the game against Lotte (Kyocera Dome), warming up with bullpen pitch and other exercises. His ideal goal is to grab a win, his first in 388 days since the game Seibu (Hotto Kobe) on September 4th of last year, and set the momentum for an upset that will be passed on to Miyagi and Kuri. “As a team, I want to do my best and do my best,” he said, quietly burning with fighting spirit. (Nambu Shunta)

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