◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (18th, Tokyo Dome)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Sean Hjelle has been scheduled to start against Seibu Lions on the 19th (Belluna Dome). He will be taking the mound after a nine-day break following his seventh loss (3 wins) against Lotte on the 9th (at ZOZO Marine Stadium), where he gave up four runs in six innings. "I want to show that the team can win," he said, aiming for his fourth win, his first in seven starts since the game against Softbank Hawks on June 23rd (at Mizuho PayPay Dome).

For children in Japan, it's currently the middle of summer vacation. Jerry himself recalls, "I used to get together with the neighborhood kids and play sports outside. Playing outside, including sports other than baseball, is my summer memory." He continues, "When I was little, the Minnesota Twins (stadium) was nearby, so I often went there." As a professional baseball player, he intends to deliver his best pitching performances to young baseball players.