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Seibu edge Orix as ace Sumida battles back from hospital

Original: 西武 対 オリックス

Seibu faced Orix in Nippon Professional Baseball with second place on the line. Pitcher Tomoichiro Sumida returned to the bench straight from a hospital visit, and his fighting spirit reportedly inspired teammates to secure the crucial win and hold onto second place in the standings.

Why now: Fans are following Seibu's late-season push to hold second place and the story of their ace pitching through adversity.

Seibu LionsOrix BuffaloesTomoichiro SumidaNPB

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