[Orix Buffaloes] Espinosa is ready for the season opener: “I can tie it to the team’s win and win for me.” 99 pitches in 5 innings 2 runs… Farm League’s Hanshin Tigers game.
Sports Hochi
March 25, 2026 17:58
◆Farm League West Division Orix Buffaloes vs. Hanshin Tigers (25th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Orix Buffaloes Anderson Espinoza pitcher showed a good finish to the opening. He started 5 innings and runs 2 . He also digested 99 pitches and pitches. “The opponent’s hitter was tenacious,” and he was ahead by two runs in the first inning, but after the second inning, there was no runs. He took 6 struck out and had stable control with 1 Walk. The right-hander is expected to be a part of the starting rotation in his third year in Japan. “Definitely yes,” he said, looking ahead to his first double-digit win. The Seibu Lions 3 consecutive matches (Belluna Dome) from March 31st, which will be the second card of the opening, will be in full swing. He expressed his determination, saying, “I want to become a pitcher that will lead to the team’s victory and ultimately win for myself.”