Orix Buffaloes On the 26th, Alen Kuri pitcher (34) revealed his passion for the season opener pitcher. He is scheduled to pitch in a practice game against Korea Lotte (SOKKEN) on the 27th, his first appearance in an outdoor game. The first thing to do is to make sure that you have a good idea of what you're getting yourself into. He is a veteran right-hander who, along with Yamashita and others, is a candidate for the pitcher opening day of the season. I'm preparing as if I'm going to pitch in the season opener. （I have a strong desire to pitch (in the season opener).

He boasts some of the best stamina on the team, throwing over 1,100 pitches during the Miyazaki camp. He also has a message befitting a senior to Miyagi and Soya, who are aiming to become consecutive world champions at the WBC as part of Samurai Japan. "I want them to be able to return home with peace of mind. I want to show them through results and performances from here on out so that they can think, 'We'll be fine as long as Alen is here,'" he said, exuding a sense of responsibility.