◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Rakuten Eagles (5th, Kyocera Dome)

Rakuten Eagles announced starting line-up for the game against Orix Buffaloes on the 5th.

The team is currently on a five-game losing streak. Naoki Sato outfielder, Ryuya Taira, and infielder have returned to starting line-up.

outfielder Carson McCusker who was ejected from starting line-up game against Orix Buffaloes on the 3rd (Tokyo Dome) for insulting an umpire, will start as the cleanup hitter and designated hitter. Expectations are high for the team's slugger to hit some powerful home runs.

The starting mound is Ryota Takinaka pitcher. Expectations are high for right-hand pitcher pitch, who has won five games this season.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

First baseman and right fielder Nakajima

Number 2, Center Fielder: Tatsumi

Number 3, Right Fielder: Sato

4th batter, DH McCusker

5th batter, second baseman Murabayashi

Number 6, first baseman: Asamura

Number 7, Third Baseman: Taira

Number 8, catcher Horiuchi

Number 9, Shortstop: Muneyama

pitcher Takinaka