As the manager, Moriwaki Koji cannot escape the blame.
With his hands folded in front of his chest, Moriwaki Koji continued to discuss seriously with Takayama Yuuji for a moment, then issued the order, "Let the young pitchers in the bullpen handle the loss, it's time to replace Kaneko and let him rest well."
Takayama Yuuji responded with a simple "Yes" and turned away.
Although Kaneko Chiharu was still struggling on the pitcher's mound, Moriwaki Koji on the sidelines already knew — this game, Orix's fate is sealed!
At the bottom of the sixth inning, Orix decided to change pitchers, substituting today's starter Kaneko Chiharu with the 22-year-old Tsukahara Souhei.
In this game, Kaneko Chiharu started for five innings, conceding six runs, including two home runs hit by Lin Guanglai; such a painful experience is rare in his entire career.
