◆パ・リーグ　オリックス１―５日本ハム（１９日・京セラドーム大阪）

Orix Buffaloes 's Yamaoka has made a fresh start. In his first appearance on mound in about two months since his humiliating defeat, he pitched two hit runs without allowing a hit. In his first home game of the season, he showed his presence by saying, "I got a lot of support, Kyocera Dome is really great." He came in as the fourth pitcher from the seventh inning. With one out and a runner on second, he calmly handled Yoshida's line drive to the pitcher to get double play, and finished the eighth inning with three up, three down.

He started the season as a starting pitcher, but in the game Seibu Lions on May 24th (Belluna Dome), he gave up 3 hit 2 runs in 2/3 of an inning, and was taken out after 20 pitches. After adjusting in the minor leagues, he was promoted back to the first team on the 18th. His fastest pitch reached 145 km/h, and his signature slider and sinker were working well. He is now prepared to take on any role he is given. He vowed, "I want to reduce everyone's burden as much as possible."

Yoshida, who was also promoted on the 18th, took the mound in the 6th inning. He shut down Kiyomiya Yuki, Reyes, and Manami, and said he felt confident, "I was able to overpower those three with my fastball." Manager Kishida said, "They both showed good pitch, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they do next." The team has suffered five consecutive losses and is now behind for the first time since April 6th, but they are hoping to bounce back with the addition of these experienced pitcher. (Ando Osamu)

〇... In a collaboration match with the Nogizaka baseball Club, featuring members who love baseball from Nogizaka46, Aya Ogawa, Saya Kanagawa, Akika Kuromi, Yuna Shibata, Kokoro Setoguchi, and Rin Nagashima attended. Pacific League They sang the official collaboration song "Take Me to Pacific League," and Kuromi first baseman the pitch ceremony. The pitch passed over home plate beautifully, and Kuromi expressed satisfaction, saying, "99 points. There's room for growth." Furthermore, she also took on the role of voice gigger for the Orix Buffaloes circle. "Let's win consecutively and ride the wave. Let's go!" he shouted loudly.