The first game between Orix Buffaloes and Chiba Lotte Marines will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 7th at 6 PM.

[Last season's head-to-head record] Orix Buffaloes vs. Chiba Lotte Marines: 15 wins, 10 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Orix Buffaloes: Yasuto Takashima pitcher 1 game, 0 wins, 0 losses, ERA 6.75
Chiba Lotte Marines: Yuto Kimura pitcher 1 game, 0 wins, 1 loss, ERA 9.00

Orix Buffaloes Yuma Mune The player has recorded hit in five consecutive games, and his batting average, which was in the low .100s, has risen to .212. He has also shown his power with home Home Run in the last two games. As a top hitter, he is expected to bring momentum to the team with his hitting.

In contrast, Chiba Lotte Marines... Kyota Fujiwara The player has recorded RBI in three consecutive games. Last season, he had a good record against Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes, batting .403 (31 At Bat 77 hit) with one Home Run run in 18 games. He'll be hoping to show off his good form in this game as well.

◇Comments pitcher Kimura
"As I'm the first to pitch in the series, I want to bring good momentum to the team. I can't make the same mistakes as last time, so I need to get myself together and pitch my best. I want to make the necessary adjustments and pitch in good condition."