◆パ・リーグ　オリックス５―１西武（１４日・京セラドーム大阪）

Orix Buffaloes defeated Seibu Lions, ending their two-game losing streak. They achieved their first six-game winning streak at their home stadium, Kyocera Kyocera Dome Osaka since June 2013, putting them one win above .500. Starting pitcher Soya, making his first appearance of the season after returning from the WBC, was instrumental in turning the tide.

Mixing his fastest 151 km/h fastball with his signature "rollercoaster slider," he pitched a tenacious five innings, runs five hit and strike out while striking out four, earning his first win of the season. "I was able to keep the game going somehow, but runs right after the team scored is something I need to work on. I was entrusted with starting the first game of the series, so I wanted pitch a way that would allow me inning a little longer," he said, giving himself a low self-assessment. However, he secured his first win in 277 days, since July 11, 2013 against Nippon-Ham (ES CON FIELD), with just 89 pitches.

In the third inning, the offense scored two runs on an opponent's error, and then Nishikawa hit a two-run single to center field with bases loaded loaded and no outs. In the fourth inning, Hirooka hit sacrifice fly to left field to add another run, setting the stage for a decisive victory.