An exhibition game between Orix Buffaloes and the Hiroshima Carp will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on March 17th at 6 PM.
Orix Buffaloes has high hopes for Yusuke Mugitani. In the game against Tokyo Yakult on the 15th, starting line-up as the leadoff hitter and center fielder and recorded two hit. However, his batting average so far is .227 with 5 hit in 22 At Bat bats, and 11 of those outs have been struck out, which is a cause for concern. He will need to adjust properly and earn his first opening day starting line-up.
Written by Kai Nagi Niwa
Can Yusuke Yusuke Mugitani, who recorded two hit as the leadoff hitter in the previous game, earn a starting line-up for the opening game?
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