On 16 April, at 6 p.m., the second round match between Fukuoka Softbank and Tohoku Rakuten will be held in MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

【Head-to-head record】Fukuoka Softbank (3rd) vs. Tohoku Rakuten (6th) 0-1

[Advance notice]
Fukuoka Softbank: Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher 2 games, 1 win, 0 losses, ERA 2.13
Tohoku Rakuten: Ryota Takinaka pitcher 12 games, 4 wins, 6 losses, ERA 4.16 (last season's record)

Fukuoka Softbank started Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher. In his last start (against Saitama Seibu on June 6), he received support from his teammates from the start, and in 6 innings, he scored his first win since transferring with 6 hit 1 Walk no runs in 6 innings. He has a .100 batting average against left-handed hitter this season, while a .292 batting average against right-handed hitter. In the previous match, Hideto Asamura players were hit, so we want to be more vigilant.

On the other hand, the Tohoku Rakuten batting line has been sluggish, scoring two runs or fewer in seven consecutive games. Starting with Yuya Ogo, who has not played hit in four consecutive matches, each hitter will show their true potential and lead the team to the win title. The starter is Ryota Takinaka pitcher. He finished last season with a 4-6 record and a ERA of 4.16 in 12 games, but can he pitch well in his first start of the season?

・ Pacific League standings /individual results