◆ Pacific League Lotte 1-0 Rakuten (5th, ZOZO)
The first draft pick, Misho Nishikawa outfielder, did not play. He had made five consecutive starts hit since the season opener, but on the 4th against Rakuten he finished with 3 At Bat no hit. Since the opponent's starter that day was Yahure, Kakunaka left-handed hitter entered the game in left field. Manager Yoshii explained, "There is a rest, and since today's pitcher was a pretty tough pitcher shooter, I thought left-handed hitter would be better.
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