◆Preseason game: Lotte 4-6 Softbank (8th, ZOZO)

Softbank infielder Richard has redeemed himself. With two outs in the fourth inning, he hit a single to left field, and with two outs in the sixth inning, he hit a powerful doble over the right field wall. He showed his spirit with two hits At Bat three hit and three on base. On the 7th, against Lotte, struck out four times in a row. It was the day after a terrible day in which he even made an error, but he changed his mindset and said, "I felt a little more at ease, and I was able to go up to the plate in a level headed state. I wasn't straining myself at all." He was motivated.

After the game on the 7th, Yanagida consoled him, saying, "I've struck out done that before, too," and Yamakawa encouraged him, saying, "You're probably not suited baseball for this. （Yamakawa encouraged him, saying, "You're probably not suited for this. I tried not to show my depression, but they talked to me. Everyone is very kind. Thanks to my teammates. Today was the most relaxed I've ever felt in an open game. I will never forget this good feeling, and I want to prepare well for every game.