◆Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions (11th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

The Orix Buffaloes starting line-up has been announced. Manager Mamoru Kishida, whose team is on a four-game losing streak and struggling with a 2-6 record in September, has deployed infielder Ryo Ota as the 'number one hitter and first baseman' and infielder Yuma Mune as the 'number four hitter and third baseman' for the second consecutive game. In the previous day's game against the Seibu Lions on the 10th (at Hotto Motto Field Kobe), both players recorded a hit in the first inning to successfully take the lead; the question is whether they can energize the batting line-up again today. On the mound, pitcher Leo Yamaguchi makes his third professional start, marking his first appearance at the home stadium, Kyocera Dome Osaka. The 153km/h right-hander, a second-year high school graduate who joined from Sendai Ikuei as the third-round draft pick in 2024, aims to secure his first professional win against the Lions' line-up.

Below is the Orix Buffaloes starting line-up.

Number 1, First Baseman: Ota

Second batter, right fielder Kita

3rd batter/DH Nishikawa

Number 4, Third Baseman: So

5th batter, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 6, Left Fielder: Yamanaka

Number 7, Second Baseman: Nishino

Number 8, catcher Wakatsuki

Number 9, center fielder Watanabe

pitcher Yamaguchi