[Orix] To overthrow the ruling class and become number one in Japan! Ace Hiroya Miyagi is determined to “play attacking, not defending” CS has won two games in the past two years
Sports Hochi
2025.10.11(土) 05:00
On the 10th, Orix Hiroya Miyagi pitcher Daiya Miyagi (24) declared his intention to overthrow the third-placed Pacific League team and become the best in Japan. The first hurdle is the game against Nippon-Ham Fighters (ESCON) in the first stage of the CS (CS) that starts on the 11th. He quietly revealed his determination while participating in the team practice at ESCON.
“We haven’t won the championship yet, so we’re in a position to challenge. We just need to go on the offensive, not play it safe.” In the CS he played in 2022 and 2023, he had two wins in two games ERA 1.64. This is his first short-term showdown since taking over as ace from his respected Yamamoto Yoshinobu (Dodgers). In the regular season, he had seven wins and three losses ERA 2.39. “I think I could have done a little better,” he said, as the stage to show his determination approaches.
Yamashita will be the starting pitcher for the first game. The ideal situation would be to hand Softbank over to Kuri, win consecutive games, and move on to the first game of the Final Series (15th, Mizuho PayPay), where Miyagi has a one-win advantage over SoftBank. Even if they lose the first game, Manager Kishida is also preparing a rotation that will bring them back to a tie with Miyagi in the second game. He will still be entrusted with important situations, including the third game, which will determine whether they advance to the Final Series.
On this day, he practiced pitch in the ESCON bullpen with Kuri. He pitched a total of 24 pitches, checking all types of pitches. He has pitched in five games against Nippon-Ham this season, winning two of the three away games. In all six or more innings, he recorded three earned runs or less, but he believes that compatibility is a different matter, saying, “I think it’s the atmosphere of a strong team, and I want to make sure I don’t get overwhelmed.”
He played in the first series as Orix in 2008 and 2014, losing both times to Nippon-Ham. “We can aim to be number one in Japan, so I want to aim for that. I don’t need to be the center, I just want to win. That’s all.” He has a fighting spirit that is stronger than anyone else’s. The ace is also getting excited. (Osada Toru)
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