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

Seibu Lions Lions pitcher Ryosuke Moriwaki took mound for the first time in 1087 days, since the game against Softbank Hawks on July 12, 2023 (in Kitakyushu).

Moriwaki, who joined the team in 2018 as the sixth pick in the draft from the corporate team Sega Sammy, appeared in a total of 195 games, mainly as reliever, and recorded a record of 15 wins, 5 losses, and 6 saves. However, due to the effects of right brachial artery occlusion, he was demoted to a developmental player in 2024. After overcoming rehabilitation, he returned to the main roster on June 30th and was registered as an active player on the 2nd.

Moriwaki's appearance came in the bottom of the sixth inning, trailing by one run. When his name was called in the stadium, warm applause came from the stands, including Seibu Lions fans in the left field seats. The much-anticipated return mound caused a two-out bases loaded crisis with two hit and Walk, but he got Nishikawa out with a struck out swing and escaped the runs.