[Orix Buffaloes] Aiming to maintain their lead in May, Ryuhei Sotani will start the same game for the second consecutive time, aiming for a 3-0 start… starting line-up announced | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Aiming to maintain their lead in May, Ryuhei Sotani will be the same starting member for the second consecutive game, aiming for a 3-0 start… starting line-up announced

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May 1, 2026 17:27

◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Orix Orix Buffaloes (August 1st, ES CON FIELD)

starting line-up Softbank Hawks Orix Buffaloes Softbank Hawks Kyocera Dome Osaka starting line-up Soya, a left-hander in his fourth year in the WBC, will be the starter mound as he aims for three wins in three games to open the season.

Below is the Orix Buffaloes starting line-up.

First baseman, third baseman Mune

Number 2, Center Fielder: Watanabe

Number 3, left fielder Nishikawa

Number 4, second baseman: Ota

5th batter, DH: Moritomo

Number 6, right fielder Nakagawa

Number 7, First Baseman: Seymour

Number 8, catcher Wakatsuki

Number 9, shortstop Kurebayashi

pitcher Soya