◆Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Orix Buffaloes (3rd, Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

On the 3rd, the Orix Buffaloes officially announced the signing of a contract for next season with manager Mamoru Kishida. This season, with a succession of injuries and long-term absences among both pitchers and fielders, the possibility of advancing to the CS was completely extinguished following the game against the Softbank Hawks at Kyocera Dome Osaka on September 16th. A B-class finish for the first time in two years had been confirmed. Ahead of the final game of the season against the Rakuten Eagles on the 3rd (Rakuten Mobile Sendai), the team sits in 4th place in the Pacific League with a deficit of 10 games. Despite the difficult team situation, he has demonstrated his skill in player development, with Mukunoki establishing himself as a setup man in relief, and fielders such as Yamanaka and Kita growing into regular roles.

General Manager Yuichi Kohama explained, "We are deeply sorry to the fans who supported us throughout the year for failing to meet their expectations by finishing in the B-class. We want to work together to rebuild and change the team once again." Regarding the goal of reclaiming the championship for the first time in four years, he promised, "Manager Kishida has many ideas, so we will maintain close communication. We intend to provide full support in every way possible."