The starting pitchers for Fukuoka Softbank are Ryosuke Otsu Natsuki Takeuchi, who will be making their first appearance and first start of the season.

Pacific League Insight

2025.5.13(火) 21:17

Fukuoka Softbank ・ Ryosuke Otsu pitcher (left) Saitama Seibu ・ Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher (right) ©PLM

The 11th game between Fukuoka Softbank and Saitama Seibu will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome from 6:00 p.m. on May 14th.

[Match record] Fukuoka Softbank (4th place) vs Saitama Seibu (3rd place) 5 wins, 5 losses

[Scheduled starting pitchers]
Fukuoka Softbank: pitcher Ryosuke Otsu: 2 games, 0 wins, 0 losses, ERA 4.32
Saitama Seibu: pitcher Natsuki Takeuchi: 4 games, 1 win, 0 losses, ERA 1.59 (minor league record)

The starting pitcher for Fukuoka Softbank is Ryosuke Otsu. In his last appearance (5th vs. Saitama Seibu) he struggled with 6 hit 1 Walk in 4 innings, but left the game without allowing any runs. This is his 3rd game in the first team this season, and he hopes to pitch well and get his first win of the season.

On the other hand, Saitama Seibu pitcher, Natsuki Takeuchi, will be making his first appearance and first start of the season. He was late this season due to an injury to his left elbow, but returned to action in a minor league match on April 9th. Since then, he has pitched 17 innings in four minor league matches, and has made steady progress with ERA of 1.59. He played well against the Hawks last season, with ERA of 1.66 in five games. He will be hoping to pitch well in this match and become a part of the powerful starting lineup.