The eighth game between Saitama Seibu and Orix will be held at Belluna Dome from 2:00 p.m. on May 17th.
[Match results] Saitama Seibu (2nd place) vs. Orix (3rd place) 5 wins, 2 losses
[Scheduled starting pitchers]
Saitama Seibu: pitcher Tatsuya Imai 7 games played, 4 wins (tied for 3rd place), 1 loss, ERA 0.51 (1st place), 55 strike out (2nd place)
Orix: Kohei Azuma pitcher 1 game, 0 wins, 1 loss, ERA 20.25
Saitama Seibu ‘s starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai has achieved HQS in every game he has pitched this season, and is currently pitch impressively with 22 consecutive inning without runs. He is likely to do well in this game as well. In the batting lineup, Nevin recorded 3 hit 1 RBI in the previous game, and is in good form with a batting average of .319 in May. He hopes to play his role as the 4th batter in this game as well.
On the other hand, Orix ‘s pitcher was Kohei Azuma. In his first appearance in the first team since June 26, 2024 (6th vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters), he gave up 5 hit 1 Walk 3 runs in 1.1 innings, and failed to live up to his name. Will he be able to redeem himself in this match?
・ Pacific League standings /individual results
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