◆Preseason game: The Giants 6-2 Lotte (21st, Tokyo Dome)

Kojima, who has been selected as the opening pitcher for the third consecutive year, finished his final appearance of the exhibition game, giving up five hit runs four innings.

He got off to a good start in the first inning, striking out Maru, Okoye and Yoshikawa on just five pitches, but in the second inning, he gave up three runs to Kai to runs four. He gave up one run in the third inning and was removed in the fourth inning, one inning ahead of schedule. "I'm worried that my pitch velocity isn't working, so I've got one more week to make adjustments. I know the issues and the reasons why I was hit, so I hope I can fix them."

In the four preseason games, he has 0 wins and 2 losses, ERA 3.94. Manager Yoshii expressed his confidence in him, saying, "He's in good spirits, but all of breaking ball were high and centered. His body is in good shape. Even though he's not in good shape today, I'm not worried at all about the next game." He will be getting ready to get his first opening win in the opening game against Softbank on the 28th (Mizuho PayPay). (Ami Shunsuke)

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