◆ WBC warm-up match Orix Buffaloes and Japan (2nd, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes The Cubs added a run in the 5th inning, 3-1. Nakagawa led off the inning with a single up the middle, catching Taneichi, who had moved up to mound from this inning. After substitute Raita advanced to second, Mugitani hit his second hit of the day, a double to left field. He stole second on the first pitch of the next inning by Nishikawa, and also showed off his characteristic agility. The next batter fell down and only one run scored, but the promising second-year prospect, the top pick in the 2012 draft, made his presence felt.