Orix Buffaloes pitcher Alen Kuri (34) will start against Hanshin Tigers on the 14th (at Kyocera Dome), marking his first start on four days' rest in three years. The team's interleague record is 7 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw, and they will play a three-game series against Hanshin Tigers starting on the 12th. The veteran has rolled up his sleeves to help fill the gap in the starting rotation, which is currently short on pitchers.

Kuri pitched six innings, allowing one runs, in the game against Yakult on the 9th (Kyocera Dome), throwing 114 pitches. This will be his first time pitching with four days of rest since September 3rd, 2011, against Chunichi (Mazda Stadium) when he was with Hiroshima. He has repeatedly emphasized that he wants to "show everyone that he will not leave mound no matter what," and it was determined that there were no problems with his condition after the game.

Ace pitcher Miyagi is out for the rest of the season due to left elbow surgery. Tajima and others are also adjusting in the minor leagues. With only four days of rest before the final interleague game, iron-armed Allen will throw with all his might.