The Orix Buffaloes will hold an "American Event" at their July 16 game against Chiba Lotte Marines at Osaka's Kyocera Dome, the team announced Monday. Former Yomiuri Giants star Wally Yonamine will throw out the first pitch before the game along with U.S. Consul General for Osaka-Kobe Edward Dong. Former NPB stars Sachio Kinugasa and Hisashi Yamada will also take part in the event. The Buffaloes will give an original T-shirt to the first 3,000 fans attending.
