An exhibition game between Hiroshima and Fukuoka Softbank will be held at Mazda Stadium from 2:00 p.m. on March 23rd.

Attention should be focused on Tomoya Masaki of Fukuoka Softbank. Although he has started as the fifth hitter in five of his last six games, he has struggled with only four hit in 18 At Bat. His batting average in the exhibition games is also unsatisfactory at .204. Fukuoka Softbank boasts a strong batting line-up, so it is intentional walk that they will walk the fourth hitter and move to the fifth position when the opportunity arises. Will he be able to make a mark in the final exhibition game in order to defend his position as the "opening fifth batter"?

Text by Aoi Nishijima

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