◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes Rakuten Eagles (June 6th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Ryo Ishikawa catcher will start at “No. 8 · catcher” for the first time in two years. This marks his first time behind the plate starting line-up in 694 days, since the game against the Lotte Marines on September 11, 24 (Kyocera Dome Osaka).Born in 1995—the same year as the team’s two star pitchers, Wakatsuki and Moritomo—this unsung hero, known as the “Sun of the Orix,” enjoys immense popularity among female fans. Will he be able to seize this opportunity when it comes his way? Ryo Ota infielder, who injured his left wrist defense during the game against Rakuten Eagles on the 3rd (Tokyo Dome) and was substituted out early, started on the bench for the second consecutive game.

[Orix Buffaloes]

First baseman, third baseman Mune

Number 2, DH: Moritomo

Number 3, left fielder Nishikawa

4th batter, shortstop: Kurebayashi

Number 5, Right Fielder: Kida

Number 6, first baseman Yamanaka

Number 7, center fielder Nakagawa

Number 8, catcher Ishikawa

Number 9, Second Baseman: Gibo

pitcher Tajima