◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions (20th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
starting line-up has been announced. Orix Buffaloes, who are looking to ride the momentum of their two consecutive walk-off wins the previous night for the first time in 14 years, will see Kurebayashi return to the starting lineup for the first time in four games, batting ninth and playing shortstop. The star hitter, who injured his left leg in the game against Hanshin Tigers on the 12th (Kyocera Dome Osaka) and has been sidelined ever since, is finally back in the batting order. He has hit a team-high eight Home Run so far this season. Will he be able to hit a home run to restart his season today?
[Orix Buffaloes]
First baseman, left fielder Nishikawa
2nd batter, first baseman: Yamanaka
No. 3, second baseman Ota
4th batter, center fielder Nakagawa
Number 5, Third Baseman: So
Number 6, DH: Sugimoto
Number 7, catcher Wakatsuki
Number 8, Right Fielder: Kida
Number 9, shortstop Kurebayashi
pitcher Perdomo
![[Video] Avoiding the pitch and falling on his backside → The incredible change in strike even hitter astonished: Soya's magic pitch](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/03/20260603-OHT1I51432-C.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[Orix Buffaloes] Ryoma Ikeda removed from active roster. He was called up for the first time in two years but went hit in 3 At Bat. A fifth-year player from Osaka Toin High School.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/20/20260620-OHT1I51155-C.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Two consecutive walk-off wins for the first time in 14 years, since 2012! Manager Mamoru Kishida: "This is really big." "(Kurebayashi) will likely play tomorrow."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/19/20260619-OHT1I51615-C.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Two consecutive walk-off wins for the first time in 14 years! Ryo Ota delivers a great performance!! A game-winning home run → walk-off hit!!! What's the secret item for building a "strong body"!?](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/19/20260619-OHT1I51610-C.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Alen Kuri, who will tie the team record with 10 consecutive wins at Kyocera Dome if he wins, says "I can't control that" as he starts on the 21st.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/20/20260620-OHT1I51214-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Ryoma Ikeda removed from active roster. He was called up for the first time in two years but went hit in 3 At Bat. A fifth-year player from Osaka Toin High School.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/20/20260620-OHT1I51155-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Kaito Saiki pitches one scoreless runs in his first game appearance since May 4th, throwing at a top speed of 152 km/h. "I was able to pitch without any worries," he said, indicating his upper body condition has recovered.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/19/20260619-OHT1I51325-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Two consecutive walk-off wins for the first time in 14 years! Ryo Ota delivers a great performance!! A game-winning home run → walk-off hit!!! What's the secret item for building a "strong body"!?](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/19/20260619-OHT1I51610-L.jpg)
