On August 2nd at 5:00 PM, the 17th round match between Saitama Seibu Lions and Orix Buffaloes will be held on Belluna Dome.

[Head-to-head Record] Saitama Seibu Lions (2nd place) vs. Orix Buffaloes (4th place) 6 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw

[Announced Starting Lineup]
Saitama Seibu Lions: Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher 15 games, 7 wins, 5 losses, ERA 3.10
Orix Buffaloes: Taito Takashima pitcher 15 games, 4 wins, 2 losses, ERA 3.90

In his previous appearance for Saitama Seibu Lions Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher (July 25, against Fukuoka Softbank), he pitched 6 innings with 82 pitches, 8 hit, 2 walks, Hit by Pitch 6 runs, but thanks to the lineup's strong performance, he earned his seventh win of the season. His QS streak ended in eight consecutive games in his previous appearance, but in this game, he can adjust and lead the team to a series winning record.

Orix Buffaloes starting pitcher was Taito Takashima pitcher. In his previous appearance on the 26th against Chiba Lotte Marines, he was reliever and pitched mound and pitched one inning without runs. This season, he has started 12 games, winning three consecutive games from April to May, but also coming in early due to overlapping runs. He will persistently build his games and aim for a win for the first time since July 11.

Text by Aoi Nemoto