The 16th game between Fukuoka Softbank and Orix Buffaloes will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on August 22nd at 2 PM.

[Head-to-head record] Fukuoka Softbank (1st place) vs. Orix Buffaloes (4th place): 7 wins, 8 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Fukuoka Softbank: Ryosuke Otsu pitcher 17 games, 9 wins, 3 losses, 2.72 ERA
Orix Buffaloes: pitcher Yasuto Takashima, 17 games, 4 wins, 3 losses, ERA 3.86

Fukuoka Softbank' scheduled starting pitcher Ryosuke Otsu. He has been steadily accumulating wins since the start of the season, but since July 25th, he has been runs early in games, resulting in a record of 0 wins and 1 loss with ERA of 6.35 in 3 appearances. Can he bounce back in this game and secure his 10th win?

On the other hand, Orix Buffaloes 's Yuma Mune So has been in excellent form recently, batting .318 with Home Run and 7 RBI in his last 6 games. He also recorded 2 hit (doble and triple) in 3 At Bat against pitcher Otsu this season. With him continuing to be used as the leadoff hitter, there are high expectations that he will ignite the offense.