◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes vs. Lotte (April 4th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Sho Gibo infielder He was drafted fifth overall in the 2006 draft by KBC Mirai Okinawa, but in the off-season of 2012 he was signed to a developmental contract due in part to a right shoulder injury. Nevertheless, in his eighth year as a professional, he hit .293 with a .5 RBI and .4 stolen base batting average in 25 farm league games this season, and on April 29, he returned to the lineup for the first time in two years.

number changed back from '153' to '53', which he wore when he first joined. After pre-game practice, he renewed his determination, saying, "I came aiming to be part of the first team, so I want to do my best. I think I have to hit hard, run, defend, and give it all, so I want to focus on every aspect of my play and give it my all." Instead, Seiya Yokoyama infielder was removed from the roster.