◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Softbank Hawks (August 8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Anderson Espinoza, , , and participated in a fundraising campaign for earthquake relief in Venezuela. The two right-handers, who are both from Venezuela, waited in front of Gate 3 holding the Venezuelan flag as the gates opened before the game.They called for support for their homeland and expressed their gratitude in Japanese—“Arigatō gozaimasu”—to the fans who contributed to the fundraiser. pitcher Andrés Machado pitcher

Espinoza, who earned his seventh win of the season in the game against Seibu on Seibu Lions (Kyocera Dome Osaka), which tied his personal best, bowed his head and said, "I am truly grateful for the support we have received from Japan. For the sake of those affected by the disaster in Venezuela and for the fans in Japan who always support us, all I can do is play with all my might."

Machado, who reached 20 saves for the third consecutive year since joining the team in the same game, breaking his own record as a foreign player for the club, renewed his resolve, saying, "I think there are many people in Venezuela who were affected by the earthquake in Japan, and many children who were affected. I am filled with gratitude to see people donating with their small hands like this. I believe that by win, we can give courage to the people of Venezuela through the fans who support Orix Buffaloes. I will do my best to aim for win."