Orix Buffaloes pitcher Hiroya Miyagi has been scheduled to start against Seibu Lions on the 2nd (Belluna Dome). He made his third consecutive opening pitcher against Rakuten Eagles on the 27th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), but was pulled after giving up 8 runs in 1 2/3 innings, tying his worst performance of the season. With no rest in between, he will be pitching again after only five days, and he expressed his determination, saying, "I want to pitch well and give the team good momentum. I want to do what I can."

Having returned from the WBC, he has pitched in two games. He has gradually increased his pitch count from 31 to 56 pitches, emphasizing, "My body is fine. I think there won't be any problems." The ace left-hander, in his seventh year as a professional, will be looking to secure his first win of the season on mound a fresh start.