On August 28, two farm regular season games hosted by Pacific League teams will be held.

4th round draft pick Yosuke Kubota had 3 hit in 6 At Bat in the previous series.

The 27th game between Orix Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers will be held at Hotto Motto Field Kobe starting at 6 PM.

[Season Series Record] Orix Buffaloes (Western League 2nd place) vs. Hanshin Tigers (Western League 4th place): 11 wins, 12 losses, 3 draws

Orix Buffaloes is keeping an eye on fourth-round draft pick rookie Yosuke Kubota. Although he has been hit in his last two games, going 0-At Bat-4 in each, he did well in their previous series against Hanshin Tigers, going 3-hit 6 in two At Bat and contributing to runs. With the season nearing its end, he will want to continue to impress in order to earn another chance to be called up to the first team.

Rutledge makes his second pitching appearance in Japan.

The 26th game between Fukuoka Softbank and Hiroshima will be held at Tama Home Stadium Chikugo starting at 6 PM.

[Season Series Record] Fukuoka Softbank (Western Japan 1st Place) vs. Hiroshima (Western Japan 3rd Place): 15 wins, 10 losses

Fukuoka Softbank is scheduled to start pitcher Rutledge. This will be his second regular season appearance since joining the team in July. In his previous start on the 19th, he pitched well, throwing 76 pitches over 5 innings, allowing only 2 hit 2 Walk, and giving up no runs. He will be looking to make a strong showing in the final stages of the season with the first team after further adjustments.