◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Orix Buffaloes (7th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)
Orix Buffaloes Ryoga Tomiyama pitcher joined the first team for the first time this season on the 7th. In his eighth year as a pro, he appeared in 26 farm league games, recording 1 win, 1 loss, and ERA 3.58. In his last five games, he pitched a total of 5 inning, with no runs and 5 strike out.
In 2021, his third year as a professional, this left-handed relief pitcher recorded 20 hold in 51 games, contributing to the team's league championship. After undergoing Tommy John surgery (reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow) in October 2022 and experiencing a developmental contract re-signing, it remains to be seen whether this hard-working player can add depth to bullpen.
![[Photo] A two-shot of Nozomi Sasaki and Kosei Yoshida: What's the reason for their sudden closeness?](https://hochi.news/images/2023/01/06/20230106-OHT1I51072-L.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] Lotte vs. Orix Buffaloes](https://hochi.news/assets/v2/img/hochi_news_sns.png)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Lost 2-0 to Rakuten Eagles 's Takayuki Kishi this season, bringing their winning percentage back down to .500... Manager Mamoru Kishida: "He's still playing at that age, and pitch is impressive."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/08/06/20260806-OHT1I51575-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Ryo Ota who was absent from the game, has only suffered a minor injury... Manager Mamoru Kishida: "I think he'll be fine. He was even preparing to pinch-hit today."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/08/06/20260806-OHT1I51522-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Lost 2-0 to Rakuten Eagles 's Takayuki Kishi, scoring only one run... Manager Mamoru Kishida: "He's still playing at that age, and pitch is impressive." Back to a .500 winning percentage in his 100th game.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/08/06/20260806-OHT1I51512-L.jpg)
