◆Preseason match Rakuten 3-1 Chunichi (23rd, Vantelin Dome)
outfielder Ryosuke Tatsumi (28), who had missed two games due to a stiff back, started in starting line-up for the first time in four games. In his second at-bat with two outs in the fourth inning, he hit doble down the third third base line, and the next hitter hit a single to right field to score the tying run. On the 21st and 22nd, he had not taken part in pre-game batting practice or fielding practice in order to recover, but on this day he completed all of the training menu. When asked how he was feeling, he immediately replied, "I'm perfect," and stated forcefully, "I was ready to start the season anytime."
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