◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions (3rd, Hotto Motto Kobe)

Seibu Lions Takuya Hiruma outfielder has been added to the active roster for the first time this season and will immediately take the field as “No. 8, Left Field” . starting line-up

Hiruma is a left-handed hitter outfielder joined the team as the first overall pick in the 2022 draft from Waseda University. Last season, his third as a professional, he only played in 12 games for the first team, and this season he has been playing in the minor leagues since the start of the season.

He played in 52 games in the farm league, posting impressive stats with a batting average of .304, 3 Home Run, and 20 RBI. He was promoted to the first team to replace Hasegawa, who was sidelined due to injury.

The team had lost five straight games up to the previous day, and their offense had only managed single-digit hit in all five games, so all eyes are on whether this unfinished slugger can become their savior.