Orix’s Tajima Daiki (田嶋大樹) is scheduled to start against Rakuten on 13 August. Seeking his first win in two and a half months since the end of May, he said he would focus on one batter at a time and pitch in a steady rhythm without thinking about what lies ahead.
Orix pitcher Tajima Daiki (田嶋大樹) will start against Rakuten on the 13th at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, seeking his first win in two and a half months. As of the time of reporting, his most recent win was his second, recorded against Chunichi on 30 May, and he remains in a difficult situation with a 6.88 ERA. Tajima Daiki (田嶋大樹) said, “I want to focus on each batter in front of me without thinking about what lies ahead, and pitch with a good rhythm,” showing his determination to remain composed.
In his most recent game against Rakuten, at Kyocera Dome Osaka on the 6th, he showed signs of returning to form by allowing 3 runs over 5 innings. He said he would focus on keeping the runs allowed to a minimum and giving his team a chance to win in his upcoming start. He also expressed his determination to pitch tenaciously and contribute to a team victory.