◆ Pacific League vs. Orix Buffaloes (November 11th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Anderson Espinoza has been scheduled to start against Lotte on the 12th (at ZOZO Marine Stadium). In the game against Seibu Lions on the 5th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), he pitched 7 innings, allowing 5 hit 1 runs, and earned his 7th win, tying his personal best. "Of course, my goal is 15 wins, so I want to surpass the next win after 7. I don't know how many games I'll pitch, but I'd like to get about 8 more wins," he declared.

This season, his third year in Japan, will be his first appearance at ZOZO Marine Stadium, an away game. Although heat is expected even with a 5 PM start, he confidently stated, "I've pitched in hot climates in America, and I've also pitched in Japan's climate for the past three years. That's not a big problem for me."