Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Rakuten Eagles (27th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes outfielder Haruto Watanabe was used as the leadoff hitter for the first time since the August 8th game against Lotte (ZOZO Marine Stadium). The lineup is based on the one that overcame a five-run deficit in the August 26th game against the Rakuten Eagles (Kyocera Dome Osaka). Attention is focused on whether they can gain momentum to win the series.

Starting pitcher Jerry last earned his third win on June 23 against the Softbank Hawks (at Mizuho PayPay Dome). He is aiming for his first win in two months.

Orix Buffaloes starting line-up is as follows:

1 (LF) Watanabe

2 (D) Nishikawa

3 (RF) Kita

4 (1) Ota

5 (Play) Beni Hayashi

6(3) Religion

7 (2) Noguchi

8 (captured) young month

9 (CF) Mugitani

Starting Pitcher Jerry