It was not Nitadori, who is on the side contending for the top spot against SoftBank, but the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks who won their 5th straight game, setting the championship magic number at 37, not 33. Orix pitcher Espinoza recorded his first 10-win season. The Pacific League results from the 6th have been reported.
The SoftBank Hawks won again that day, making it 5 straight victories and setting the championship magic number at 37, according to reports. The details of the game are not included in the article, but the team’s momentum toward winning the championship is emphasized.
Orix Buffaloes pitcher Espinoza reportedly recorded his first 10th win of the season.
In connection with that day’s Pacific League results, attention is focused on how the two teams’ seasons will unfold.