[Orix Buffaloes] Main pitcher are taking part in live game format one after another Alen Kuri who gave up his day off, "I only throw straight pitches." Shumpeita Yamashita also make their first appearance in live BP.

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Alen Kuri

Orix Buffaloes The first day of the camp is scheduled to be the first day of live BP (live batting practice). Alen Kuri pitcher (34) practiced on the 13th, returning from a holiday at the Miyazaki camp. catch ball carefully indoors with Kazu Sato. The first thing to do is to make sure that you are not going to be able to get a good look at the ball. I'd like to hear how hitter you feel while throwing a straight line firmly in the zone. I hope we can find out something for the next actual game," he said.

On the first day of camp, he threw 350 pitches in bullpen, exuding a sense of fulfillment, saying, "I'm almost at 1,000 (pitches)." He gave some careful advice to Sato Hajime, who is aiming to join the starting rotation. "When I was playing catch, I noticed that the pitch suddenly became weak when I started to throw quickly." The veteran right-hander, who has a great capacity, said, "I will definitely tell them anything they ask me. That will never change." Starting pitchers such as Yamashita, Tajima, and Yamaoka are also scheduled to make their first appearances at the Live BP on the 15th.

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[Orix Buffaloes] Main pitcher are taking part in live game format one after another Alen Kuri who gave up his day off, "I only throw straight pitches." Shumpeita Yamashita also make their first appearance in live BP.