The fourth game between Fukuoka Softbank and Orix will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome from 6:00 p.m. on April 22nd.

[Match Record] Fukuoka Softbank (6th place) vs. Orix (1st place) 2 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw

[Scheduled starting pitchers]
Fukuoka Softbank: pitcher Moinelo: 2 wins, 0 losses in 3 games, ERA 0.95
Orix: pitcher Daiki Tajima: 1 game, 1 win, 0 losses, ERA 0.00

The starting pitcher for Fukuoka Softbank is Moinelo. In his last game against Tohoku Rakuten, he was undecided but gave up only 3 hit, 12 strike out 1 runs in 7 innings. ERA of 0.95 is 3rd in the league and he has been pitch steadily this season. Will he be able to shut down the Orix batting line and get his 3rd win of the season, tying him for the top of the league?

Orix is keeping an eye on Yuma Tongu. He has been doing well since the start of the season, with a batting average of nearly 40% and a league-leading 5 Home Run, but in the last 6 games he has only had 3 hit in 21 At Bat bats, a batting average of .143, and his performance is declining. The team also lost two consecutive games last week, with a record of 2 wins and 4 losses. In order to regain momentum, the performance of the core players is essential.

Text by Minami Niwa

・ Pacific League standings /individual results