◇ Orix Buffaloes vs. Saitama Seibu Lions 21st Game (8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Jerry pitcher​ of Orix Buffaloes pitched an impressive 2-runs in 8 innings.

Jerry pitcher retired closer all three batters in order in the top of the first and second innings. In the top of the third, despite being hit by a series of hits with one out, he cut off the rebound and then closer the next two runs inning pitch without any danger, showing a pitch of good tempo. In the top of the sixth, Nevin gave up the lead with a timely doble, but the top of the seventh was runs. In the top of the eighth, with one out and a runner on third, Taiga Kojima pitched a timely infield hit to give up one run, but he retired the next three pitches and took the mound.

Jerry pitcher, who suffered a loss due to lack of support from the lineup, recorded his third HQS of the season with 8 pitches, 8 hit no walks Hit by Pitch 4 strike out 2 runs over 8 innings. He played the game as starter and fulfilled his role.

◇Jerry pitcher Comments
"I think my fastball was the best this year. I was in good form, I had a pitch to miss the batter's center, and I was able to throw long inning with fewer pitches."

Text by Ryo Aritake