◆Exhibition game: Hanshin Tigers vs. Orix Buffaloes (March 21, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

starting line-up has been announced. catcher Kenya Wakatsuki, who participated in the WBC, will return to the starting lineup as "number 7, catcher." Since joining the team on the 18th, he has been continuing his preparations for the season, including coming in early for batting practice.

On the pitching side, Kuri, who recorded a team-high 11 wins last season, will start. Ace Miyagi, who will be the opening day pitcher after returning from the WBC, and Soya are scheduled to pitch in relief. starting line-up for both teams are as follows.

[Orix Buffaloes]

1st batter, right fielder: Hirooka

2nd baseman, third baseman Mune

Number 3, Left Field: Nakagawa

Number 4/DH Sugimoto

Number 5, second baseman Ota

Number 6, First Baseman: Seymour

Number 7, catcher Wakatsuki

No.8, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 9, center fielder Mugitani

pitcher kuri

[Hanshin Tigers]

First baseman and center fielder: Chikamoto

Number 2, second base: Nakano

No. 3, right fielder Morishita

Number 4, Third Baseman: Sato

5th batter, left fielder: Takadera

Number 6, First Baseman: Oyama

Number 7, shortstop Obata

Number 8, catcher Fushimi

Number 9, DH: Takahashi

pitcher Takahashi