Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Softbank Hawks (30th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes 's starting line-up was announced. Aiming for consecutive wins against the league leader Softbank Hawks, manager Mamoru Kishida reshuffled the top lineup. Ryoma Nishikawa outfielder, who had thrown two hit on the previous day, was placed as the leadoff hitter and DH for the second consecutive game. Yusuke Mugitani outfielder, who also hit the hit on the 29th to take the lead at home, was used as the second batter and center fielder for the first time this season. Can they attack the opposing starter, Haru Matsumoto from the very first inning?

Below is the Orix Buffaloes starting line-up.

1st batter, DH Nishikawa

2nd batter/center fielder Mugitani

Number 3, Right Fielder: Kida

Number 4, second baseman: Ota

5th batter, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 6, Left Fielder: Nakagawa

Number 7, third baseman So

Number 8, First Baseman: Yamanaka

Number 9, catcher Wakatsuki

pitcher Soya