◆ "Ragzas Samurai Japan Series 2026" Japan 5-3 Chunichi (27th, Vantelin Dome)

In the "Rugzas Samurai Japan Series 2026" Chunichi game (Banteling D), the starters Orix Buffaloes and Hiroya Miyagi pitcher (24) pitched three scoreless runs innings to give momentum to their second start against Taiwan (Tokyo D) on March 6, the opening game of the first round.

Miyagi piled up outs with his calm mound handling. Chunichi He threw 55 pitches in three innings against the 1 hit 1 Walk, 3 strike out and no runs. He showed off his steady adjustment by using a 152-kilometer fastest straight ball, an 83-kilometer slow curve, and a 69-kilometer velocity difference pitch to get the ball out of his hands.

"I was able to throw with a good feeling. I think I was in good condition."

He struck out Walk batters in the first and second innings. In the third inning, he walked the first batter, Calliste, and with two outs, he allowed Okabayashi to hit his first hit, putting him in a pinch with runners on first and third with two outs, but he got Tanaka to hit a fly ball to second base with a 134 km/h slider, runs a run. After he left the mound, Dodgers pitcher Ohtani called out to him, saying, "Nice pitching!"

He also passed the second starting pitcher test. For the crucial opening game against Taiwan on March 6th (Tokyo Dome) as Samurai Japan aims for a consecutive championship, Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto is the most likely to start. The left-hander, who inherited the number 18 jersey for Orix Buffaloes last season, is considered a strong candidate for the second starting pitcher. With the possibility of a relay between the old and new Orix Buffaloes aces in mind for that game, starting line-up catcher Orix Buffaloes took the starting catcher's seat. It is reassuring to have a battery partner with whom he has good chemistry, even on the big stage.

"I want to prepare thoroughly and show my skills," said Miyagi, who last won the world championship in 2011 at the age of 21. He got married at the end of December last year. He is swinging his arms with all his heart, hoping to share the joy with his supportive wife. (Ami Shunsuke)