◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Orix Buffaloes (27th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

The Orix Buffaloes starting line-up has been announced. Taishi Hirooka, an infielder who was promoted today, is in the starting line-up as the 'No. 6 right fielder' for the first time since the Seibu Lions game on April 16 (Kyocera Dome Osaka). Having overcome lumbar disc herniation surgery in May and joining the first team for the first time in five months, will this versatile player be able to make a resounding comeback? Infielder Seiya Yokoyama, who was also promoted today, starts as the 'No. 7 second baseman.' The long-awaited opportunity has arrived for the 2023 first-round draft pick prospect.

Below is the Orix Buffaloes starting line-up.

1st batter, DH Nishikawa

Number 2, Left Fielder: Kita

Number 3, First Baseman: Ota

Number 4, Third Baseman: So

5th batter, shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 6, Right Fielder, Hirooka

Number 7, Second Baseman: Kiyoshi Yokoyama

Number 8, catcher Hori

Number 9, center fielder Mugitani

pitcher Takashima