◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Orix Orix Buffaloes (30th, ES CON FIELD)

Following their 5-2 comeback win against Rakuten Eagles on the 28th (at Hotto Motto Kobe), Orix Buffaloes has fixed their lineup from 1st to 5th in the batting order. Yamanaka, who has been in good form with multiple hit in three of the last four games, is in the leadoff spot, with Ota batting second. Nishikawa, who hit his first professional bases loaded slam against Rakuten Eagles, will show his clutch hitting ability in the third spot. The versatile Nakagawa and Moritomo will bat fourth and fifth. Seymour, the slugger who was re-registered after a month, will start on the bench. starting line-up is as follows:

1 (1) Yamanaka

2 (2) Ota

3 (Left) Nishikawa

4 (Right) Nakagawa

5 (D) Mori Tomo

6 (Play) Beni Hayashi

7 (3) Nishino

8 (captured) Wakazuki

9 (middle) Watabe

Starting pitcher: Jerry