◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Softbank Hawks (July 7th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes 's Sugisawa will start in the leadoff spot for the first time this season. He is in good form with a batting average of .390. He has also recorded a batting average of .444 with 8 At Bat 18 at hit at Kyocera Dome. The cleanup hitters are Nishikawa, Moritomo, and Ota. They will be hoping to support their starting pitcher Jerry, who has a 0.50 ERA in three games against Softbank Hawks, and hold on for the win.

1 (Right) Sugisawa

2 (1) Yamanaka

3 (Left) Nishikawa

4 (D) Mori Tomo

5 (2) Ota

6 (Play) Beni Hayashi

7 (3) So

8 (captured) Wakazuki

9 (middle) Watabe

Starting pitcher: Jerry