On the second day of the third training session of Fukuoka Softbank, pitcher took the mound for the first time in a real game.

pitcher joined the team from the Ajinomoto The Dragons. In the live BP, he faced off against key players, including WBC Japan representatives Kensuke Kondo and Taisei Makihara. He first struck out Tatsuru Yanagimachi, who had the highest on-base percentage last season, closer fly ball to center field. However, Makihara Taisei and Kondo were unable to control the ball and allowed consecutive hits. His matchup with such a powerful batting lineup was surely a learning experience for him.

Kondo and Makihara Dai showed off their light movements during infield practice, loosening up their bodies. Both players have been selected to represent Japan in the WBC for the second consecutive tournament. During lunch, a WBC send-off party was held, attended by the two players, who will be leaving the team for Samurai Japan's training camp starting on the 14th, as well as pitcher Ukyo Shuto and Yuki Matsumoto, and pitcher Armenta and Downs, who will be competing in the WBC as representatives of other countries, and each spoke of their enthusiasm.

Chairman Oh Sadaharu and Manager Kokubo Hiroki were watching the live BP. Isami Nomura The players Taiga Kamichatani He caught pitcher 's straight ball on the outside corner and hit triple to right center field. Riku Watanabe The player also hits a long hit in his first at-bat, and in his second at-bat he firmly hits a high ball, hitting it over center fielder 's head for two consecutive long hits. He will be hoping to make a strong showing and win the fierce battle for a regular position.

pitcher Kazuo Ono who joined Group A from the third session, also pitched in the live BP. He closer out left-handed hitter Yuto Akihiro and Kenta Tanigawara, who he favors, with outstanding struck out. He also pitched low against right-handed hitter batter Nomura, striking out strike out of the six batters.

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