Orix aims to win four consecutive Pacific League titles in professional baseball and become number one in Japan for the first time in two years. Orix's training camp was held in Miyazaki City from the 2nd of this month, and a practice match against Seibu was scheduled for the final day, the 29th, but it was canceled due to rain.

Pitcher Daiya Miyagi, who was scheduled to start in the game, threw 45 pitches including fastballs and breaking balls during actual batting practice.