◆ Pacific League Softbank 4-1 Nippon-Ham (3rd, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Nippon-Ham Shoma Kanemura pitcher Softbank Haru Matsumoto struck out The team lost its third straight game and dropped to third place in the win-loss ratio with no games in hand.

Since taking sole possession of first place on May 11, the team has maintained that lead, but this is the first time they have fallen behind in about two months. Still, they are tied with Orix and Softbank with no game difference, and manager Shinjo said with a laugh, "Tomorrow is the opening game. Chapter 2. The real opening game begins. We lost three games, but the atmosphere on the bench is already in a frenzy. We're a young team, so I'm sure we can switch gears and we'll be fine."

Last season, Softbank showed their strength both in-season and in the CS, so he showed some confidence, saying, "Last year, Softbank showed us the difference in ability, but this year the Pacific League has a pretty good lineup, so I don't think they'll leave us behind."

He added, "Manager Kokubo said, "This year will be a tough battle. But on the other hand, I think it will be interesting. If the rotations of the teams keep changing, it will excite Pacific League, so I would like to see it develop in that way. If we lose three games, it's fine as long as we win three."

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