WBC warm-up match: Orix Buffaloes Korea 5-8 (3rd, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Orix Buffaloes was defeated by the South Korean national team after giving up three Home Run. "They really had power and were quite impressive," said manager Mamoru Kishida, who was impressed by the destructive power of their batting line-up. He also felt the tenacity of the opposing pitcher. "They did walk a few Walk, but hitter after that... I have the impression that they threw good pitches at key moments and were able closer well," he nodded. The team win a warm-up match against Samurai Japan on the 2nd. The exhibition season begins on the 4th against Hiroshima (Kyocera Dome Osaka). "I want to give it my all and move forward while also building on my challenges," he said, looking ahead.
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![[WBC] South Korea's manager, who hit three home runs, said, "There's nothing to be disappointed about. All preparations are complete." Orix Buffaloes manager Mamoru Kishida also said, "It was impressive."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/03/20260303-OHT1I51252-L.jpg)
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![[Orix Buffaloes] Yoshihisa Yoshihisa Hirano a member of the Japanese national team in the 2017 WBC, struck out three batters from the Korean batting line-up, but said, "I think they're strong." He also said to Ibata Japan, "I want them to show us a strong Japan."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/03/20260303-OHT1I51379-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Seiryu Kotajima, who underwent right elbow cleaning surgery in September 2013, returns to action. "I was able to pitch with a good sense of tension," he said, pitching a perfect inning with one strike out](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/04/20260304-OHT1I51004-L.jpg)
