◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Softbank Hawks (29th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Ryuhei Sotani has been scheduled to start against Softbank Hawks on the 30th (Kyocera Dome Osaka). Following his previous start (at Mizuho PayPay Dome) where he pitched seven scoreless runs, allowing only two hit, to earn his fifth win (five losses), he will be pitching against the league-leading The Hawks for the second consecutive week. "I want to maintain a good image in my mind. I will never forget to be aggressive, and I want to stay focused on that," he said, envisioning a great performance.

In this, his fourth professional season, he experienced a two-month absence while prioritizing conditioning, including his left elbow. "Since the number of appearances is limited, I want to make sure I don't hold anything back. I want to pitch carefully, game by game," he said, renewing his determination in the final stages of the season.