The sixth game between Orix Buffaloes and Fukuoka Softbank will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on May 19th at 6 PM.

[Head-to-head record] Orix Buffaloes (2nd place) vs. Fukuoka Softbank (3rd place): 3 wins, 2 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Orix Buffaloes: pitcher Alen Kuri, 7 games, 3 wins, 3 losses, ERA 2.98
Fukuoka Softbank: Ryosuke Otsu pitcher 6 games, 4 wins, 0 losses, 1.52 ERA

Orix Buffaloes 's starting pitcher Alen Kuri. In his last start against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, he pitched seven runs innings and pitcher win, but the team has since suffered four consecutive losses. He has a good record at Kyocera Dome Osaka, with 8 wins in 13 games last season and 2 wins in 2 games this season. Can he secure win at his home stadium in this game and end the losing streak?

On the opposing side, Fukuoka Softbank 's pitcher Ryosuke Ryosuke Otsu has been pitching well since the start of the season, boasting ERA of 1.52 in his first six games and currently on a four-game winning streak. All eyes will be on him to see if he can extend his winning streak further. Meanwhile, among fielder, Yuta Yamamoto, who joined the team in a trade from Yokohama DeNA, hit in two consecutive games. He will be looking to shine both offensively and defensively in his new team and lead them to win.

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa