Anderson Espinoza earns 10th win for Orix Buffaloes as Keita Nakagawa makes spectacular catch

On August 5, the Orix Buffaloes faced the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles at Kyocera Dome Osaka. In the fifth inning, outfielder Keita Nakagawa executed a jumping catch at the left‑field fence, preserving a 2‑1 lead. Pitcher Anderson Espinoza, who was on the mound, applauded the play and later delivered a strong performance, allowing one run over seven innings to claim his 10th win of the season. The victory marked Espinoza as the first Venezuelan pitcher in NPB history to reach double‑digit wins and the first foreign pitcher in two decades to do so for Orix. Orix completed a 3‑1 win, extending their recent winning streak.

The game highlighted both defensive brilliance and a pitching milestone, underscoring Orix's strong form in the league.