Orix Buffaloes pitcher Yasuto Takashima has been scheduled to start in the game against Seibu Lions on the 2nd (Belluna Dome). He has recorded a career-high four wins in the first half of the season, and in the game against Lotte on July 26th (at Kyocera Dome Osaka), runs one scoreless inning in relief, strike out. "Last time, there was a gap (between starts), so I was temporarily reliever the bullpen, but I felt good and managed to get three struck out, and I've found a form that feels right. I'm adjusting well, so I want to give 100%," he said enthusiastically.

In the July 3 game against the Seibu Lions (at Hotto Motto Kobe), he pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing 3 runs. “Since Takizawa hit 3 hit off me, I want to go in with the mindset of not letting him get a single hit,” he said, citing that as a point of concern.Temperatures are expected to rise at the away game at Belluna Dome ’s mound. “It’s about this hot at Maishima too, so I think I’ll be fine there. I just want to make sure to stay well-hydrated,” he said, outlining his strategy.

The 154 km/h right-handed pitcher, popular with female fans and nicknamed "The Prince from Oji" after his time working for a company team, declared, "I want to be a starter in all the games in the second half of the season. I want to pitch well tomorrow so that I can get off to a good start."