◆Pre-season game Orix Buffaloes 0-1 Softbank Hawks (8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes suffered a shutout game loss to Softbank Hawks. In 25, he started with 7 wins, 16 losses and 2 draws, and lost to his natural enemy. He was silent for the opponent's starter, Stewart. In the 5th inning with 1 out and 3rd base chance, Seymour swung struck out and Hirooka also hit two grounders. The new helper who joined the team from this season is suffering from 12 at-bats in the open game without hit.

Tajima, the starter, went 4 hit innings runs and Teranishi, who is aiming for a spot in the opening day rotation, went 1 runs and 7 strike out in the fourth inning. Softbank Hawks is sure to be a strong opponent as they look to regain the top spot for the first time in three years. The team will be looking to improve their performance and prepare for the start of the season.