◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Rakuten vs. Orix Buffaloes (October 10th, Rakuten Mobile Park) = Cancelled due to rain =

Orix Buffaloes' game against Rakuten Eagles on the 10th (Rakuten Mobile Park) was canceled due to rain. The decision was made because the weather was not expected to improve. The players continued to work out in indoor practice facilities.

Soya, who participated in the WBC in March, had to postpone his first appearance of the season. "You can't beat the weather. I think there are some frustrating things about it being my first appearance, but I'll switch gears and prepare thoroughly for my next appearance," he said, vowing to start fresh.

Manager Kishida, who had prepared a lineup mainly composed of young players with Watanabe batting first and Sugisawa batting second, said, "Of course, compatibility is a factor, but I considered various things before deciding on that lineup. Since it was canceled, I'll reconsider it tomorrow. Tomorrow will be different," looking ahead to the day game on the 11th.