From 2 p.m. on October 18th, the fourth round of the "2025 Persol Climax Series Pa" Final Stage, Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham, will be held on MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

[Head-to-head record] Fukuoka Softbank (1st place) vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (2nd place) 3 wins and 1 loss (including advantage)

【Advance Starter】
Fukuoka Softbank: Tomohisa Ozeki pitcher 24 matches, 13 wins (3rd), 5 losses, ERA 1.66 (3rd)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: Koki Kitayama pitcher 9 wins, 5 losses in 22 matches, ERA 1.63 (2nd place)

Fukuoka Softbank started with Tomohisa Ozeki pitcher. In the regular season, he threw 24 games and achieved his first regulation innings pitched, with 13 wins, well above his career high. In the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham game, he appeared in three games and posted a ERA of 1.80. I hope that he will pitch well to decide to advance to the "SMBC Japan Series 2025". The batting line finished a total of 5 hit scoreless in the previous game, while Tatsuru Yanagimachi player showed an active performance by shooting 3 hit.

On the other hand, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham took the mound with Koki Kitayama pitcher. He played a role as a starter throughout the season, posting a ERA 1.63, second in the league. In Fukuoka Softbank matches this season, he has scored 2 complete game. I want to throw a long inning in this game and bring in win to the team. In the batting lineup, Yuya Gunji has hit 2 hit 4 RBI, including sweep 3-pointer doble in the previous game.

Text: Yokazu Sonoda

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