[Orix Buffaloes] Yoshihisa Hirano, who also serves as pitcher coach, will accompany the team to the away game against Softbank Hawks... He will be removed from the roster on the 16th, but says, "I'll just do my job." Daishi Hirooka, who will be substituted mid-game on the 16th, will also be joining the team. | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Yoshihisa Hirano, who also serves as pitcher coach, will accompany the team to the away game against Softbank Hawks... He will be removed from the roster on the 16th, but says, "I will just do my job." Daishi Hirooka, who will be substituted midway through the game on the 16th, will also be joining the team.

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April 17, 2026 16:20

◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks vs. Orix Buffaloes (17th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano participated in pre-game practice at Mizuho PayPay Dome on the 17th. He is in his 21st professional season, also serving as pitcher coach, and achieved his 1000th career strike out in the game against Rakuten Eagles on March 29th (Kyocera Dome Osaka). He has appeared in two games so far, with one hold and ERA 4.50, but was removed from the active roster on the 16th. "I'll just do my job properly," he said, showing his unwavering commitment to contributing. For the time being, he is scheduled to accompany the first team as pitcher coach.

infielder Taishi Hirooka, who was substituted out of the game against Seibu Lions on the 16th (Kyocera Dome Osaka) due to lower back stiffness, also participated in pre-game practice.

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