◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Nippon-Ham (18th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Orix Buffaloes ・ Haruto Watanabe outfielder and Ryu Sugisawa outfielder appeared at a “photo session” before the match. Prior to the event, it was announced as a “photo session featuring a three-shot with two players from The Buffaloes.” When the two players from left-handed hitter—who have been on a roll this season—took the stage at 12:00, the audience, consisting of attendees selected by lottery, erupted in applause.
Afterward, the two took a three-way photo with the attendees. They enjoyed interacting with the fans, flashing big smiles when asked to smile.
![[Photo] A two-shot of Nozomi Sasaki and Kosei Yoshida: What's the reason for their sudden closeness?](https://hochi.news/images/2023/01/06/20230106-OHT1I51072-L.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] Orix Buffaloes vs. Nippon-Ham](https://hochi.news/assets/v2/img/hochi_news_sns.png)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Taisuke Yamaoka added to the active roster! After adjusting in the farm team, he will return on the first day of "Orihime Day" along with Kosei Yoshida... Sean Hjelle also added to the roster](https://hochi.news/images/2026/07/18/20260718-OHT1I51122-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Taisuke Yamaoka joins the first team on Orihime Day! He was knocked out in the first inning of Seibu Lions 24th game against Seibu, but ERA now 2.20 after readjusting in the farm team.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/07/18/20260718-OHT1I51074-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Kosei Yoshida rejoins the first team! He overcame right elbow surgery in March 2013 and pitched in 20 games, and has been promoted again after a period of rest and recuperation.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/07/18/20260718-OHT1I51075-L.jpg)
