◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes Seibu Lions (19th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Luis Perdomo has been scheduled to start against Seibu Lions on the 20th at Kyocera Dome Osaka. In his first start in his 140th NPB game, against Hanshin Tigers on the 12th at Kyocera Dome Osaka, he pitched three hit innings, allowing only three runs. "My goal is to pitch at least five inning, it will lead to win win for the team and for myself," he said, now aiming for his first win as a starter in Japan.

During his time in the majors, he started 61 games. Drawing on his experience, he emphasized, "It's all about attacking hitter. That's what leads to being able to pitch long inning." With seven days rest between starts, he has begun weight training. His conditioning seems fine, and he nodded, saying, "I'm gradually adjusting mentally as well. I was able to prepare very calmly."

In 2025, the right-hander, known as the "eighth-inning man," recorded 35 hold points, tied for second in the league, and has accumulated a total of 91 hold in Japan. He emphasized, "Whether I'm a reliever or a starter, what I have to do is the same: to be aggressive and take on challenges."