[Orix Buffaloes] A catalyst! "I feel like I'm not human (laughs)" Ryū Sugisawa to start at "number 8, center field" for the first time in two months. Lineup rearranged to aim for a third consecutive win starting line-up the same opponent | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] A catalyst! "I feel like I'm not human (laughs)" Sugisawa Ryu will start at "number 8, center field" for the first time in two months, rearranging the starting line-up to aim for a third consecutive win against the same opponent.

Sports Hochi

June 11, 2026 17:31

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Orix Buffaloes vs. Yakult (11th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes outfielder Ryu Sugisawa will be starting line-up in two months, batting eighth and playing center field. He fractured his right wrist after being hit Hit by Pitch in a game against Seibu Lions on April 14th (Kyocera Dome Osaka). After rehabilitation in the minor leagues, he was added to the active roster on June 10th.

"I'm fine now. I recovered quickly. I'm not even human anymore (laughs)," said the fourth-year pro, returning to the first team with a unique expression. This season, he had impressed with a batting average of .385 in seven games. The starting lineup was as follows:

1 (3) Sect

2 (D) Nishikawa

3 (Play) Beni Hayashi

4 (2) Ota

5 (Right) Nakagawa

6 (1) Yamanaka

7 (Left) Hiranuma

8 (Center) Sugisawa

9 (captured) young month

Starting pitcher: Espinoza