Orix right-hander Yuki Nishi saved his best for last — literally.
The 21-year-old Nishi pitched a no-hitter against the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in a 3-0 victory in the Buffaloes' final game of the regular season on Monday afternoon at Yahoo Dome.
The fourth-year Mie native, who was one walk away from a perfect game, became the third pitcher to throw a no-hitter this season and the 76th in Japanese baseball history. He is only the 26th to achieve the feat in the Pacific League.