◇ Orix Buffaloes vs. Fukuoka Softbank Open Match (8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes 's Naruki Teranishi pitcher pitched 4 innings with 58 pitches, 2 hit walks, Hit by Pitch 7 strike out 1 runs.

Teranishi pitcher who rose to mound in 2nd place from the 4th inning. In the top of the 4th inning, he recorded the fastest time of the day at 153 km/h, closer to a three-way retirement, showing a dangerous start. In the top of the 5th inning, he recorded two consecutive struck out with a sharp breaking ball. In the top of the 6th inning, he lost 1 run between infield grounders from 2nd and 3rd base with no outs in consecutive hits, but the pinch of 1 out and 2nd base was finished with two consecutive struck out and got through with at least runs. In the top of the 7th inning, he repelled the opponent's attack with 10 pitches.

pitcher Teranishi finished first among Pacific League rookies last season, with a record of 2-3 and a ERA of 5.30 in 8 starts in 11 games, including the first win among rookies. This season, which is in its second year, he showed a complete pitch with two innings of 3 strike out runs at the "2026 World Baseball Classic ™ Tokyo Pool presented by Dip Warm-up Game" held on the 2nd. He continues to appeal fiercely for entering the opening rotation.

Text: Aoi Yokoyama