Orix Buffaloes pitcher Alen Kuri (34) showed his determination to pitch at full capacity with only four days of rest on the 26th. "It's not something I can decide," he said, but the veteran faced the crisis of a shortage of starting pitchers. "Mentally, I want to be prepared to pitch even with only four days of rest," he said with conviction.

Ace pitchers Miyagi and Yamashita, who underwent surgery, will be unavailable for the rest of the season. Soya has been removed from the roster to prioritize conditioning, and Perdomo has also suffered an injury. Kuri is scheduled to start in the game against Rakuten Eagles on the 28th (at Hotto Motto Field Kobe). He confidently stated, "I want to be pitcher that can be relied on even in times like these, and I have to be."

In the game against Hanshin Tigers on the 14th (Kyocera Dome), he experienced pitching on four days' rest for the first time in three years. He pitched five innings, giving up only two runs, and kept the game close. On this day, he practiced in Maishima, Osaka. He checked his condition with catch practice and running drills. He has amassed five wins (five losses) so far and has pitched a team-high 81 innings. The spirited Allen rolled up his sleeves.