On July 9th at 1:00 PM, Fukuoka Softbank will play their 22nd farm team regular season against Orix Buffaloes at MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

[Season Series Record] Fukuoka Softbank (Western Japan 1st Place) vs. Orix Buffaloes (Western Japan 2nd Place): 12 wins, 9 losses

Fukuoka Softbank is keeping an eye on Keita Yamamoto. After being removed from the roster on May 31st due to a concussion, he has been adjusting in the farm team since the game against Hiroshima on June 7th. He currently boasts a stable batting average of .343 in the minor leagues. He will be looking to maintain this good form and continue preparing for a return to the first team.

Orix Buffaloes is keeping an eye on Kosuke Tajima. He has a good batting average of .320 in the minor leagues, but hit has been halted for seven games since the May 26th game against Hayate Shizuoka. In the last game, he hit a two-run doble with two outs and runners on first and second in the sixth inning, driving in two RBI. Can he get his hitting back from here?

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