Match Overview
Orix Buffaloes and Saitama Seibu Lions will face off at the Osaka Dome on April 15, 2025, at 18:00 KST. Orix currently tops the Pacific League standings with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, showing solid performance on both offense and defense. Meanwhile, Seibu Lions are struggling with a 3-6 record, sitting at the bottom of the table. Both teams have had contrasting results in their recent matchups, with Orix displaying more consistent performances.
Team Key Players
For Orix, Luis Perdomo is expected to take the mound. His presence as a starting pitcher brings experience and stability. At bat, Kotaro Kurebayashi and Yuma Mune have been key contributors, combining contact hitting with occasional power. Ryusei Sugimoto and Ryo Ohta provide speed and smart baserunning.
On the Seibu side, Tatsuya Imai is the likely starter and the team’s most dependable pitcher. Sosuke Genda remains critical on defense, especially at shortstop, and adds value with his base-stealing ability. Tyler Nevin and Shuta Tonosaki have shown flashes of offensive power but will need to be more consistent to pose a threat to the Buffaloes’ rotation.
Match Prediction
Pick: Under 7.5 total runs
Both teams are bringing strong pitchers to the mound and have struggled at times to convert base runners into scores. Given Perdomo and Imai’s capabilities to limit damage, the game is projected to be low-scoring with a defensive tilt.
