[Orix Buffaloes] Shine again with the bat! Haruto Watanabe returns to the starting lineup after 4 games, leading starting line-up in wins and losses against Softbank Hawks (8 wins, 7 losses).

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Orix Buffaloes Haruto Watanabe

◆ Pacific League Softbank vs. Orix (22nd, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Orix Buffaloes 's Watanabe will be starting for the first time in four games. He showed signs of a breakout in March and April with a batting average of .391, but his monthly batting average has been in the .100s for three consecutive months since June. However, defense and base running are top-notch, and he will be looking to make his presence felt with the bat once again.

Orix Buffaloes starting line-up is as follows:

1 (3) Sect

2 (middle) Watabe

3 (D) Nishikawa

4 (1) Ota

5 (Play) Beni Hayashi

6 (right) Kurita

7 (2) Nishino

8 (Left) Nakagawa

9 (captured) young month

Starting pitcher: Takashima

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[Orix Buffaloes] Shine again with the bat! Haruto Watanabe returns to the starting lineup after 4 games, leading starting line-up in wins and losses against Softbank Hawks (8 wins, 7 losses).