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

Orix Buffaloes' Kurebayashi will appear in the starting line-up as the number five hitter and short stop. So far, he has recorded 18 Home Runs, the most on the team and a new personal career high. He is aiming for his goal of 20 Home Runs in the remaining two games. If achieved, it would be the first such feat for a Japanese short stop in the club's history. Recently, his idol, The Giants' Sakamoto, hit 22 Home Runs in '23. The Orix Buffaloes starting line-up is as follows.

1 (DH) Nishikawa

2 (Center) Hirooka

3 (RF) Kita

4 (1) Ota

5 (Play) Beni Hayashi

6 (Left Field) Yamanaka

7 (2) Noguchi

8 (captured) young month

9 (3rd) Sho Yokoyama

Starting Pitcher: Higashimatsu