[Orix Buffaloes] Kotaro Kobayashi left out of the lineup for the second consecutive game; Seiya Yokoyama, who was substituted out on the 12th due to discomfort in his left foot, will play shortstop, batting 8th. | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Kotaro Kobayashi will be left out of the lineup for the second consecutive game Seiya Yokoyama, who was substituted out on the 12th due to discomfort in his left foot, will play shortstop, batting 8th.

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June 14, 2026 12:35

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Orix Buffaloes vs. Hanshin Tigers (June 14, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

starting line-up has been announced. Orix Buffaloes, who want to win and secure their fourth consecutive interleague series winning record, will see Kurebayashi absent from the bench for the second consecutive game. He complained of discomfort in his left leg during the fifth inning of the defense against Hanshin Tigers on the 12th (Kyocera Dome Osaka) and was substituted out, and did not appear on ground the following day, the 13th. On this day, he did participate in batting practice before the game. In that session, Yokoyama Sei, the 2023 first-round draft pick, took his place at shortstop. Kuri will be taking mound as a starter for the first time since joining the team, with only four days of rest between starts.

[Orix Buffaloes]

1st batter, DH Nishikawa

Number 2, First Baseman: Ota

Number 3, Right Fielder: Yamanaka

4th batter, left fielder: Nakagawa

Number 5, Third Baseman: So

Number 6, second base: Nishino

Number 7, Center Fielder: Sugisawa

Number 8, Shortstop: Sei Yokoyama

Number 9, catcher Wakatsuki

pitcher kuri