◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (31st, Belluna Dome)

starting line-up The lineup was announced. The Orix Buffaloes, currently in 4th place with a .500 winning percentage and aiming to close the gap on the leaders, will start Kenya Wakatsuki catcher as the “No. 9 batter, catcher”—his first start in four games since the July 23rd game against the Softbank Hawks (Mizuho PayPay Dome).The team’s key player, who struggled in the first half of the season with a .219 batting average, 1 Home Run, and 13 RBI over 72 games, is hoping to show his true form as the second half of the season begins. Tomoya Mori catcher will start as the “No. 5 batter and designated hitter.”

[Orix Buffaloes]

First baseman, third baseman Mune

Second batter, left fielder Nishikawa

Number 3, First Baseman: Yamanaka

Number 4, second baseman: Ota

5th batter, DH: Moritomo

Number 6, center fielder Nakagawa

Number 7, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 8, Right Fielder: Kida

Number 9, catcher Wakatsuki

pitcher Teranishi