[Orix Buffaloes] Newcomers immediately in the starting starting line-up! Yusuke Mugitani as the leadoff hitter and center fielder, and Masahiro Nishino as the seventh batter and designated hitter. Can they secure their first win in Sendai, where they've lost all six games this season? | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Newcomers immediately in the starting starting line-up! Yusuke Mugitani will bat leadoff and play center field, and Masahiro Nishino will bat seventh and play designated hitter. Will they finally get their first win in Sendai, where they have lost all six games this season?

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August 11, 2026 17:38

◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Rakuten vs. Orix Buffaloes (November 11th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Orix Buffaloes manager Mamoru Kishida has revitalized the batting lineup. He immediately put local native Mugitani, who was re-registered for the day, into starting line-up as the leadoff hitter and center fielder. Veteran Nishino was also placed as the seventh batter and designated hitter. They have lost all six games this season at Rakuten Eagles Mobile's strongest park, Miyagi. The two players, who have been working hard in the farm team, are also expected to contribute to their first win in Sendai. starting line-up is as follows:

1 (Middle) Mugi Valley

2 (1) Yamanaka

3 (Left) Nishikawa

4 (2) Ota

5 (Right) Kurita

6 (Play) Beni Hayashi

7 (D) Nishino

8 (captured) Wakazuki

9 (3) Noguchi

Starting pitcher: Kuri

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