[Orix] Soichiro Yamazaki “lived up to expectations” as he pitched with the bases bases loaded no outs in the 8th inning, putting out the fire perfectly, even impressing the manager.
Sports Hochi
2025.9.21(日) 05:00
Pacific League Softbank 4-5 Orix (20th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
He proved his value with the best fire extinguishing. Orix ・Yamazaki exhaled, “I’m glad I was able to live up to my expectations.” Perdomo left a big pinch in the 8th inning with no outs bases loaded. He made two outs on a struck out swing and a middle fly, and finally missed a struck out with an outside fastball from Shuto.
pitcher was lifted up in celebration when the team won the league championship in 2011. Last year, he pitched in seven games, and this season he was removed from the roster three times. When he was demoted in August, manager Kishida suggested, “Let’s narrow down what we need to do.” The two of them checked video of pitch. Comparing it to when he was in good form, they decided that his hip joint was an issue. He searched for a “good position” when starting to lift his left leg, and practiced it repeatedly.
His fastball, which regularly exceeds 150 km/h, has returned. Since being re-registered on the 13th, he has been on the rise, pitching three games without runs run, with one win and one hold. His strong arm and excellent relief pitching created momentum, leading to a two-run lead in the ninth inning. He earned his first win of the season at Mizuho PayPay, and ended a 13-game losing streak at the same stadium (including one draw) that had continued since July of last year. Manager Kishida also praised him, saying, “That really was a victory, it was a fantastic pitch.” It’s only a matter of time before he regains his true brilliance. (Osada Toru)
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・ [Softbank] Manager Hiroki Kokubo, on the scoreless run with bases loaded loaded and no outs, said, “That’s what happens baseball.” Kensuke Kondo said, “My health is not good.”
・ [Softbank] 5-game winning streak stopped. The 8th inning saw a bases-loaded, no-out bases loaded, and in the 9th, Kazuki Sugiyama allowed the lead to be taken. Kensuke Kondo had 4 hit, including 2 homers.
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