On June 23, starting at 18:00, the eighth round between Fukuoka Softbank and Orix Buffaloes will be held in MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

[Head-to-head Record] Fukuoka Softbank (2nd place) vs Orix Buffaloes (3rd place) 2 wins, 5 losses

[Announced Starting Lineup]
Fukuoka Softbank: Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher 8 games, 3 wins, 2 losses, ERA 2.55
Orix Buffaloes: Jerry pitcher 10 games, 2 wins, 3 losses, ERA 1.59

​Fukuoka Softbank Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher started mound. In his previous match against Orix Buffaloes (April 18), he was scoreless up to the 8th inning hit pitch. In the ninth inning, they allowed hit and although they missed no hitter, they still earned the win. This will be his first first-team appearance in about a month, but can he build a tenacious pitch in this game as well?

On the other hand, Orix Buffaloes starter Jerry pitcher has a losing record of 2 wins and 3 losses so far this season, while ERA has continued to pitch excellently, maintaining a 1.00 range. Also, Fukuoka Softbank has started two matches so far, with no winner or loss, but the head-to-head odds ERA 0.75. You want to throw a solid long inning and mark the opening game of the card with a win.