◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Softbank Hawks (19th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Alen Kuri pitcher Aren Kuri has changed his walk-up music to "Anma" by Kariyushi 58. The 13-year pro right-hander usually takes to the mound with AK-69 & ¥ellow Bucks' "NOROSHI (Kuri ver.)" playing in the background. On this day, however, he played the walk-up music of ace Kyocera Dome Osaka.

On the 18th, the tough right-handed pitcher had offered words of encouragement, saying, "Don't rush things unnecessarily, just make sure you recover properly and come back." The thoughtful gesture from the player number 22 was met with warm applause from Orix Buffaloes fans in the right-field stands.