◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (29th, Belluna Dome)

On the 29th, the Seibu Lions will play their final regular season game against the Orix Buffaloes at their home stadium, Belluna Dome.

The starting pitcher is Kaima Taira, who is four innings away from reaching the regulation innings pitched. His ERA of 1.36 before the game currently makes him the 'hidden leader' in the league's ERA rankings, and he aims to reach the regulation innings pitched to secure the title.

In the lineup, infielder Kazunari Ishii batted fifth for the first time since August 15.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (Right) Canario

2 (Captive) Kojima

3 (3) Watanabe

4. Nevin

5 (DH) Ishii

6 (LF) Hirasawa

7 (center) Hasegawa

8 (2) Takizawa

9 (shortstop) Genda

Starting pitcher: Kaima Taira