◇Chiba Lotte Marines vs Orix Buffaloes 24th Round (22nd, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines' Misho Nishikawa hit a go-ahead RBI single.

In the bottom of the 2nd inning, immediately after being caught up to in the top of the 2nd, Chiba Lotte Marines gained a bases loaded opportunity with two outs following three Walk. Misho Nishikawa, who came to the plate here, hit a two-run go-ahead RBI single to left field from a count 3-1 hitter-favorable count.

This marks an eight-game hitting streak for Misho Nishikawa. He is now within eight hit of the current Pacific League lead (held by Reyes and Ryoma Nishikawa) of 149 hit.

◇Misho Nishikawa's Comment
"I hit a fastball. With few games remaining, I didn't want to waste a single at-bat and was determined to bring the runner home."

Text by Mao Tsutsui