Orix Buffaloes Yuma Mune infielder (29) returned to practice at the Miyazaki camp on August 19 for the first time in six days after being diagnosed with influenza at a hospital in Miyazaki on August 14, and stayed at his dormitory to recuperate. On this day, he mainly practiced on the indoor practice field with a separate menu under the direction of the trainer.

infielder Kotaro Kobayashi (24), who was diagnosed with influenza on the same day, also returned to practice on the 18th. Manager Kishida said, "In Kurebayashi's case, his fever wasn't that high. The (recuperation) period was short, so I thought he was okay to a certain extent. Mune has been resting quite a bit, and I've talked to him about gradually improving his condition."