◇Saitama Seibu Lions Railway will release commemorative tickets for "Bone Fang Tail" on Friday, July 31st.

Saitama Seibu Lions and Seibu Lions Railway Co., Ltd. will begin selling the Saitama Seibu Lions 'Kogao' commemorative ticket starting Friday, July 31.

This ticket was planned to fully support Takumi Kuriyama athletes' final season, which was announced as the closing season of the 2026 season, and to honor the achievements of Kuriyama, Takeya Nakamura, and Ginjiro Sumitani, who have led the The Lions for many years and are loved by many fans as 'Honegao.' The ticket is sold for 1,000 yen (tax included) per section.

The commemorative ticket is linked to the 'Station Oshi' project, which is supported by each of the 91 stations on the Seibu Lions Line (all stations on the Seibu Lions Line except Kotake-Mukaihara), and is supported throughout the season through decorations and performances. It is a ticket for the 250 yen section from Ikebukuro Station (Kuriyama), Nerima Station (Nakamura), Hon-Kawagoe Station (Sumitani), and Seibu Lions Kyōjo-mae Station.

◇ The first wave of merchandise Orix Buffaloes' "Bs Orihime Day 2026 supported by Exdream Real Estate" has arrived.

Orix Buffaloes announced that the first wave of merchandise for "Bs Orihime Day 2026 supported by Exdream Real Estate" will be released on Saturday, July 18th. In addition, those who purchase 10,000 yen (including tax) or more of merchandise, including the first wave of goods, will receive a limited-edition "mini clear bag" with the Orihime logo design as a gift.

▼Orihime Day Goods Lineup▼
・Buffaloes Original Member Ticket-Style Clear Card (Secret) Vol. 1: 600 yen (Pre-sale at official stores)
• Buffaloes Original Member Photo Face Towel: 2200 yen
Buffaloes Original Member Acrylic Stand: 1200 yen
Buffaloes original member fan: 900 yen
• Buffaloes original member clear file: 400 yen
Buffaloes Original Member Photobook 2026: 3300 yen
Buffaloes Original Member Photo Sticker Set: 800 yen
・Buffaloes Original Blister Charm (Secret): 800 yen
・Buffaloes Original Member Acrylic Block Magnet (Secret): 750 yen
• Buffaloes Original Canvas-Style Button Badge (Secret): 500 yen
Buffaloes jersey bear keychain (Orihime): 2000 yen
• Buffaloes 2026 cheering towel (Orihime): 1800 yen (online shop exclusive)

*All prices include tax.

◇ Fukuoka Softbank 'Hsu Jo-Hsi underwent trans-arctomy total endoscopic discectomy for right fifth lumbar sacral disc herniation.

Fukuoka Softbank, Hsu Jo-Hsi pitcher underwent a transarctic total endoscopic discectomy at a hospital in Amagasaki City for a herniated disc in his right fifth lumbar sacral vertebra, and the surgery was successfully completed. He is expected to be out of action for two to three months. So far this season, pitcher Xu has started six games, with a record of two wins and three losses and ERA of 4.99. He had not pitched in a game since the farm team regular season on June 14th.

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