◆Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Orix Buffaloes (1st, Akita)

The Orix Buffaloes starting line-up has been announced. Taking the mound as the starting pitcher is Alen Kuri, who celebrated his 35th birthday today. Having lost on his birthday in both 2016 and 2020 during his time with Hiroshima, he aims for his first 'birthday win' on his third attempt. Tomoya Noguchi infielder returns to the starting line-up for the first time in four games, batting sixth and playing second base. Will the left-handed hitter, who recorded three hit against Tatsuki Ito of the Rakuten Eagles at Kyocera Dome Osaka on the 25th, be able to seize this opportunity?

Below is the Orix Buffaloes starting line-up.

1st batter, DH Nishikawa

2nd baseman, third baseman Mune

Number 3, Right Fielder: Kida

Number 4, first baseman Ota

5th batter, shortstop Kurebayashi

6th, Second Baseman Noguchi

Number 7, Left Fielder Yamanaka

Number 8, catcher Wakatsuki

Number 9, center fielder Mugitani

pitcher kuri