◇Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka Softbank Game 21 (15th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes' Ryo Ota hit his 9th solo Home Run.

In the bottom of the 6th inning trailing by 4 points, he stepped up for his third at-bat with 2 outs and no runner on base. He perfectly caught a high fastball thrown by the opponent's starting pitcher, Moinelo, for his 9th solo Home Run. This is his first home run in a month and a half since July 31st. He is now just "1" away from reaching double-digit Home Runs for the second consecutive year.

◇Ryo Ota Comment
"I was able to make a solid swing. I will continue to do my best."

Text by Rian Ueno