Match Overview
The Chiba Lotte Marines will host the Orix Buffaloes at Chiba Marine Stadium on May 27, 2025, at 18:00 JST. With both teams having faced each other multiple times recently, this game adds another layer of intensity to their Pacific League rivalry. Orix sits in a stronger position in the standings compared to Lotte, who are trying to climb out of the bottom tier.
Team Key Players
Orix Buffaloes rely on the solid bats of Jordan Diaz and Yutaro Sugimoto, along with consistent contributions from Kotaro Kurebayashi. Their bullpen has been relatively effective, with over 140 strikeouts recorded this season. Ryuhei Sotani has been a standout on the mound with a strong strikeout ratio and ERA.
Chiba Lotte Marines will look to power hitters like Neftali Soto, Yudai Fujioka, and Gregory Polanco to generate runs. While the offense has moments of brilliance, the team has struggled with consistency. Naoya Masuda and Tayron Guerrero lead their pitching efforts but the team overall has given up many runs.
Match Pick
Match Prediction: Under 7.5 runs (언더 7.5점)
Considering both teams’ recent performances and the efficiency of starting pitchers like Masuda and Sotani, a low-scoring affair is anticipated. Expect a tactical game focused on pitching duels.
