[Orix Buffaloes] Ryū Sugisawa, diagnosed with a “distal ulna fracture of the right bone” after being hit by Hit by Pitch, says “I’ll be back soon!”… Manager Kishida says “I’m a little worried” about the 25-outfielder known for his hitting | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Ryū Sugisawa, diagnosed with a “distal ulna fracture” after being hit by Hit by Pitch, says “I’ll be back soon!”… Manager Kishida says “I’m a little worried” about the 25-outfielder known for his hitting.

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April 14, 2026 22:55

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Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes announced that outfielder was diagnosed with a “distal ulna fracture” at a hospital in Osaka.

Sugisawa started as the number two hitter and center fielder, but in his second at-bat in the third inning, he was hit Hit by Pitch near his right wrist by Seibu Lions starting pitcher, Sumida. He crouched down on the spot, his face showing pain. He was escorted off the field by a trainer. The stadium was filled with angry shouts from Orix Buffaloes fans. Afterwards, manager Kishida called for pinch runner Mugitani. It was a disappointing injury that forced Sugisawa to leave the game.

After the game, the manager explained, “I’m a little worried. He’s had an examination, so we’ll have to wait for the report.” Sugisawa himself, who had a batting average of .417 before the game, desperately looked ahead, saying, “I’ll be back soon!”