An exhibition game between Chiba Lotte Marines and Saitama Seibu Lions will be held at Miyakonojo Koala's March Stadium on February 28th at 1:00 PM.

Chiba Lotte Marines had a record of 0 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw in their two exhibition games. They lost their practice game against Orix Buffaloes on the 25th, but won convincingly against the Czech Republic national team in a friendly match on the 26th with a score of 18-4.

Three rookie players shone in the game against the Czech Republic. Fourth-round draft pick Yuya Sakurai recorded 3 hit 5 RBI, sixth-round pick Ryoki Okamura had 1 hit 3 RBI, and third-round developmental draft pick Ryo Sugiyama had 1 hit 2 RBI. The increased competition within the team, fueled by the young players' performances, is something to watch. The starting pitcher is scheduled to be Yuji Nishino.

For the opposing Saitama Seibu Lions, this is their first open game of the season. win their practice game on the 25th against the Doosan Bears of South Korea 6-3, but their practice game on the 26th against Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes was called off due to rain. On the 25th, third-round draft pick rookie Shun Akiyama hit a two-run homer, and Natsuo Takizawa and Yuta Nakami each had three hit. They will be looking to gain momentum by winning their first game.