Orix Buffaloes Alen Kuri pitcher took the field for the first live BP (live hitting practice) of the Miyazaki camp on the 15th. He faced Nishikawa, Sugimoto, Nishino, Ota, Seymour, and Nakagawa, and threw 30 pitches, all straight balls. He allowed a total of 8 hits, including a left-center to Ota, but there were times when he plugged in with a straight ball to force a foul, showing how good his condition is. hit Home Run

Yamashita, a candidate to start the season pitcher with Kuri, also made his first appearance at Live BP, but clocked 154 km/h. Yamaoka, who will be reassigned as a starter this season, and Tajima, a lefty in his ninth year as a pro, each pitched for the first time this season against hitter opponents.