On 19 March, the opening match between Fukuoka Softbank and Chunichi in MIZUHO PayPay Dome ended in a 2-1 loss to Fukuoka Softbank.

Fukuoka Softbank starter Jun Maeda pitcher loaded the bases with runner in scoring position in the top of the second inning on a Hit by Pitch and an RBI single by Takuya Kinoshita. He retired three batters in the top of the third and got through the top of the fourth with a hit and a runs on an error, but in the top of the fifth, he runs on a two-hit grounder to third infield base with one out. He retired three batters in the top of the sixth and exited the game after six innings of 95 pitches Hit by Pitch 6 hit 2 runs 1 strike out 2 earned runs 1.

In the bottom of the fifth, Richard Walk and Riku Watanabe doble loaded the bases with no outs and scored on Taisei Makihara 's infield grounder. After the seventh inning, Ryo Oyama pitcher hit inning 1 Walk 3 strike out runs and Yuki Matsumoto pitcher finished the game with a three-way tie.

After the sixth inning, the offense had been tied at 1 hit, but in the bottom of the ninth, with one out, Tatsuru Yanagimachi Walk and a substitute Tomoya Masaki The player's hit created opportunities at first and second base. However, runner at first base attempted to advance in the bounce and was touched out at second base. With two outs and the bases loaded, the game was tied at 1-1 when Richard was hit by a pitch in struck out. In the 5 hit 4 Walk, they scored one goal and didn't get a single out.

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Naka ○ Hideaki Wakui - Sho Iwasaki - Yuki Hashimoto - Shinya Matsuyama - Tsunenori Saito
So ● Jun Maeda-Ryo Oyama-Yuki Matsumoto