◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Hiroshima vs. Orix Buffaloes (May 5th, Mazda Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes, looking to snap their three-game losing streak, has named starting line-up, in his 11th professional season, as the starting right defense and batting sixth. This will be his first time playing outfield this season. With both of his knees recovered and on the verge of hitting his 100th career home run, Raoh will be looking to energize the offense.

On this day, Watanabe, who had secured the regular center field position, was removed from the active roster due to a lower body injury. Nakagawa took his place as the leadoff hitter and center fielder.

[Orix Buffaloes]

First baseman and center fielder Nakagawa

2nd baseman, third baseman Mune

Number 3, left fielder Nishikawa

Number 4, first baseman Ota

5th batter, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 6, right fielder Sugimoto

Number 7, catcher Wakatsuki

Number 8, Second Baseman: Noguchi

Number 9, pitcher Jerry