Alo Japan All About Japan
In the third inning, with one out and a runner on second base, Yuma Mune hit a timely doble to score the first run (photographer: Jun Imanishi)
In Osaka

[Orix Buffaloes] Yuma Mune hits .571 in six exhibition games. “I’m fired up. My timing is perfect.” | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Yuma Mune hits a batting average of .571 in six exhibition games. “I’m fired up. My timing is perfect.”

Sports Hochi

March 12, 2026 05:00

In the third inning, with one out and a runner on second base, Yuma Mune hit a timely doble to score the first run (photographer: Jun Imanishi)

Orix Buffaloes The bat of Yuma Mune infielder (29) doesn’t stop. 0-0 in the 3rd inning, 1 out and 2 on base. full count wall doble The first two are the first two to go, and the second two are the first two to go. The first inning was a complete game, and the second inning was a complete game. The timing is right.

Last season, he was forced to spend a month and a half in the farm team due to a slump starting from May 1st. Although he has been named to the Best Nine and the Golden Glove Award as third baseman for three consecutive years since 2021, he feels a strong sense of crisis, saying, “Unlike other players, I’m not a regular player.” “defense is important, but it’s batting that really determines a player.” His passion is also reflected in the results, with a batting average of .571 in six exhibition games.

Manager Kishida expressed his satisfaction, saying, “Their hits are much stronger than last year. They’ve really changed their game.” To regain their dominance for the first time in three years, it’s essential for them to evolve in their 12th year. (Nambu Shunta)

AloJapan.com