◆ On pitching in the live BP, "I was selected for the WBC, but I'm getting ready quickly..."

On the 8th, Orix Buffaloes 's Hiroya Miyagi and Ryuhei Sotani made their first appearances in the Live BP. Miyagi threw 20 pitches, only getting one hittable ball, showing a good result. Soya threw all kinds of pitches, including his signature slider, and got no hittable balls, showing a satisfying result.

Regarding the strong pitching performances of the left-handed samurai duo, commentator Akio Saito of Fuji TV ONE's "Pro baseball News 2026," which aired on the 9th, praised them, saying, "They were selected for the WBC and are in good shape early, but judging from the ball they threw during live batting practice, they are in solid form." He also analyzed, "Miyagi's fastball seemed to have more bite than last year. Soya's slider is, of course, sharper."

Another commentator, Saeki Takahiro, said, "From hitter perspective, the first thing that comes to mind is that he's a good pitcher." He praised Miyagi, saying, "In particular, the ball seems to come to the batter in an instant, making it difficult for hitter to hit. He starts with a relaxed form, but his arm swing suddenly becomes faster just when he releases the ball. hitter is constantly chasing his dominant arm, but the fact that he never releases the ball shows that he's a good pitcher."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"