The 21st game between Saitama Seibu and Orix will be held at Belluna Dome from 5:00 p.m. on August 30th.

[Match record] Saitama Seibu (5th place) vs Orix (3rd place) 9 wins, 10 losses

[Scheduled starting pitchers]
Saitama Seibu: pitcher Wataru Matsumoto 2 games, 0 wins, 1 loss, ERA 6.30
Orix: Kento Kawase pitcher 21 games, 1 win, 1 loss, ERA 4.05

Saitama Seibu Shuta Tonosaki Since August, he has been playing as right fielder, but his batting average for the month is .226, which is not a satisfactory figure. As the team is struggling with a lack of scoring power, it is important for the veteran to improve his condition and lead the batting line-up. Wataru Matsumoto pitcher pitched well in the last game against Fukuoka Softbank giving up only two runs in five innings. Will he be able to keep the game going this time as well?

Orix is Kento Kawase This is pitcher 's first professional start. He pitched in 21 games as reliever this season, and spent July in the minor leagues due to being hit hard in some games, but returned to the major leagues on August 19th. On the 23rd, he pitched three excellent inning of relief, allowing only one hit and no runs, earning his first professional win. As the leadoff hitter, he will be looking to create a solid momentum.

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa

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