Heading into Pacific League opening game, Orix manager Nakajima says, 'always have an attacking attitude'' Orix will play their opening game on the 29th at their home base, Kyocera Dome Osaka, against Softbank. Softbank will play three consecutive games against Orix, who have won three consecutive Pacific League titles.
Lotte Lotte, which ranked second last season, will aim to win the league for the first time in 19 years under coach Yoshii.