Orix wins with 14 hit and 10 runs to secure a winning season… Even though they were confirmed as third place the day before, manager Mamoru Kishida says, “I don’t think it’s a tweak.” | Pacific League

[Orix] 14 hit 10 runs, big win, securing the winning season… Although they were placed third the day before, manager Kishida Mamoru said, “I don’t think it’s just a tune-up.”

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2025.9.28(日) 20:24

Pacific League: Orix 10-5 Rakuten (28th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix won with 14 hit 10 runs, marking their second four-game winning streak against Rakuten this season and securing their first winning season in two years. Leadoff hitter Hirooka had two hit and three RBI, while third batter Kurebayashi had two hit four RBI, leading the team. Manager Mamoru Kishida expressed satisfaction, saying, “The batting line-up connected well.”

Starting pitcher Miyagi gave up six hit and one runs in five innings, earning his seventh win, tying his record from last season, and his fourth consecutive win. The manager commented, “I took him out with a bit of leeway. I could see he was pitching carefully, and it seemed like he was experimenting with some pitches.”

Mori was hit by Hit by Pitch near his right heel in the game against Rakuten on the 27th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), and was not on the bench that day. The manager explained, “It’s a bruise. We’ll monitor him again tomorrow (29th).”

There are only five games left in the regular season. With the team having qualified for the CS the day before, and expectations growing for a comeback, he tightened his grip, saying, “I don’t think of this as a preparation (for the postseason). What’s important is to fight hard in each and every game. We won’t let our guard down.”

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