◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 3-0 Lotte (June 6th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes secured their fourth shutout game victory of the season, achieving their fourth three-game sweep against the same opponent. They have now won all six games against Lotte at their home stadium, Kyocera Dome Osaka, and their lead in the standings has increased to a season-high of nine games.

Starting pitcher Tajima delivered a strong performance, allowing only four hit no runs over six innings. He carefully threw his fastball, which reached a top speed of 147 km/h, and breaking ball, earning his first win in his fourth appearance of the season. He reached the milestone of 50 career wins in his 142nd game. "I'm glad I was able to manage the game with the help of the good defense behind me," he reflected.

In the second inning, with one out and runners on second and third base, Noguchi hit a two-run single to right field to give his team the lead. In the seventh inning, with a two-run lead, they added another run sacrifice bunt fielder’s choice by Wakatsuki with one out and runners on first and third base, resulting in a fielder's choice.

While the team secured a resounding victory, one cause for concern is the condition of Watanabe, who was forced to leave the game after colliding with wall while playing center defense in the fifth inning. The team explained, "He was replaced as a precaution. He is currently resting, and we are monitoring his condition." In his fifth professional season, he had established himself as the regular center fielder and had been making a strong impression with a batting average of .317, 3 Home Run, and 7 RBI, so we can only hope that he is alright.