◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Orix Buffaloes (12th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

starting line-up was announced. Orix Buffaloes, who wanted to secure a winning record for the first time in two series, started on the bench for the second consecutive game after Tomoya Mori catcher hitting his seventh two-run homer in the opening game of the 10th. Since he was recalled on June 27 due to poor upper body condition, Manager Kishida had long explained, "We have to monitor his condition and move forward with every game." In the second game of the previous night's series, Ryoto Kita outfielder recorded his first two-home run and five RBI in a single game, and was named the starting right fielder batting seventh.

[Orix Buffaloes]

No. 1, Left Fielder: Nakagawa

2nd batter, first baseman: Yamanaka

3rd batter/DH Nishikawa

Number 4, second baseman: Ota

5th batter, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 6, third baseman Mune

Number 7, right fielder Kita

Number 8, catcher Wakatsuki

Number 9, center fielder Watanabe

pitcher Espinoza