[Orix Buffaloes] Ryo Ota starts at second base for the first time since returning from a right calf contusion; Ryo Miyakuni aims for his first win in his second start.

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Ryo Ota taking batting practice (Photo by Hidenori Baba)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Hiroshima vs. Orix Buffaloes (July 7th, Mazda Stadium)

starting line-up The lineup was announced. The Orix Buffaloes, who are currently on their worst four-game losing streak of the season (with one tie in between), started Ota at “No. 4, second base.” hitter, a key player who had recovered from a bruised right calf and rejoined the first team for the game against the The Giants on the 2nd (Tokyo Dome), made his first start at second base since his return.

The starting pitcher will be Miyakuni, a third-year right-hander who came up through the minor league system. He will be looking to secure his first win in his second mound since being promoted to the main roster in May.

[Orix Buffaloes]

First baseman, third baseman Mune

Second batter, left fielder Nishikawa

Number 3, Center Fielder: Nakagawa

Number 4, second baseman: Ota

Number 5, Right Fielder: Kida

Number 6, first baseman Yamanaka

Number 7, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 8, catcher Wakatsuki

Number 9, pitcher Miyakuni

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[Orix Buffaloes] Ryo Ota starts at second base for the first time since returning from a right calf contusion; Ryo Miyakuni aims for his first win in his second start.