◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Orix Orix Buffaloes (August 2nd, ES CON FIELD)

starting line-up for the game against Nippon-Ham has been announced. Orix Buffaloes, who have suffered four straight losses to start the season at ES CON FIELD, have made changes to their lineup for the first time in three games. So and Watanabe have swapped the 1st and 2nd spots in the batting order, and Kida has taken the 8th spot as right fielder. The starting pitcher will be Espinoza, in his third year in Japan. The Japanophile right-hander, who has been in excellent form with four wins in four starts so far, will be aiming to become the third player in the team's history to achieve five wins in five starts, following Nishi Yu (eight wins in eight starts) in 2014.

[Orix Buffaloes]

Number 1, Center Fielder: Watanabe

2nd baseman, third baseman Mune

3rd batter/DH Nishikawa

Number 4, second baseman: Ota

No. 5, left fielder Nakagawa

Number 6, catcher: Moritomo

Number 7, First Baseman: Seymour

Number 8, Right Fielder: Kida

Number 9, shortstop Kurebayashi

pitcher Espinoza