◆Pre-season game Orix Buffaloes 8-0 The Giants (7th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes manager Mamoru Kishida has revealed that he will postpone the decision on the opening day pitcher, which is not yet confirmed. Normally, the top contenders, ace pitchers Miyagi and Soya, will be participating in the WBC. Kuri, one of the candidates, started the game today and pitched three innings, allowing three hit and no runs. Yamashita also pitched five innings, allowing three hit and no runs in the game against Hiroshima on the 4th (Kyocera Dome Osaka). "I'll talk about that (the opening day pitcher) again later. It's a tough decision, a tough decision. There are so many good pitcher," he said with a smile.

In the three open games, he went 2-1 and runs lost only 3. "Jerry is good, Tajima is also good, Kuri is good, and Peta (Yamashita) is naturally good. Kuri is also closer good, and of course Peta (Yamashita) is also good. Espi (Espinosa) is also good. If Yamaoka becomes sharp, I think his output will also improve.