The 18th game between Orix Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers will be held at Toyonaka Rose The Buffaloes Stadium on June 21st at 1:00 PM.

[Season Series Record] Orix Buffaloes (Western League 2nd place) vs. Hanshin Tigers (Western League 4th place): 8 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw

Orix Buffaloes 's player to watch is Shuna Hori. In the minor leagues, he has 17 hit 61 At Bat over 24 games so far, for a batting average of .279. His on-base percentage is over .300, and his slugging percentage has also improved significantly to .377 from last season (.232). However, since being promoted to the first team for the first time this season on the 11th, he has not had many opportunities to play and was removed from the roster again on the 13th.

Looking at the farm team, second-year player Kosuke Tajima has a strong record with 23 At Bat 67 hit, for a batting average of .343. Draft pick #7, high school graduate rookie Shikira Nogami was also in top form, going 2 At Bat-2 with RBI hit the game against Hiroshima on the 14th. Hori, despite being in his third year out of high school, will be looking to make the most of his limited opportunities and put up some impressive numbers.

Written by Ao Yokoyama

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