Looking at the beautifully drawn parabola, I suddenly imagined 10 years from now. Orix Tajima Daiki (25) is T-Okada outfielder (33) who shot 2 points in the 9th inning, 2 deaths and 3 runs from 3rd base in the Lotte game (ZOZO Marine) on September 30th. It is said that he fell in love with him.

He started in the starting lineup and pitched 3 goals in the 8th inning (2 self-responsibility). Believing in the reversal on the bench on the third base, he was watching the battle situation. “I really believed in the condition of the batting line this year. If I stick to it, I’ll do something. I’ll definitely score points. I really thought so.” Such Tajima’s prayer came through. “Mr. T hits at the last minute, and Mr. Hirano (Yoshihisa) tightens it firmly at the end. He plays an active part in important places. I really admire that kind of existence.”

Partly due to the efforts of the veterans, he was given the seventh win, which is his most. Yoshihisa Hirano, the guardian deity, said, “I think it’s been amazing. It’s a great reversal, and I throw it firmly with a one-point difference in great pressure. It was a moment when I realized how great it was.” And I wanted to aim. In the future, I hope to become a reliable “old man”. “When I turn 30 or 40, I want to be that kind of person. It was a match that gave birth to that kind of emotion.” With straight eyes, he continued, “I’m still 25 years old (professional) 4th year. I’m still studying.”

This season, Orix’s pitchers are 23-year-old Yamamoto, 20-year-old Miyagi, and other young players. Mid-level 30-year-old Yamada, 29-year-old Sachiya Yamasaki and others support the team, and 42-year-old Nomi and 37-year-old Yoshihisa Hirano tighten the team. “The atmosphere is really good. Even when it doesn’t work, everyone is bright.” Tajima’s smiling expression shows the team.

He regained the lead on the 1st, and League V, which has been in 25 years since 1996, is also in sight. “You can keep going until the end. You shouldn’t change it. I think you should keep going with the current Orix.” Everyone enjoys the joy of winning.[Orix charge = Ken Mashiba]