▽Japan-Taiwan International baseball Exchange Game: Ajizen 3-12 Nippon-Ham (28th, Taipei Dome)

On the 28th, Nippon-Ham played a friendly game against Taiwan's Wei Chuan (Taipei Dome). Starting pitcher Shoma Kanemura (25) pitched four innings, allowing four hit and two runs, and strike out four batters. He gave himself a passing grade for the power of his pitches, but noted that there were times when he couldn't control them as he wanted, and cited areas he couldn't fix as issues. Last season's opening pitcher needs to prove himself, but he will continue to prepare accordingly despite the good pitching of his rivals.

Even though Kanemura sensed a discrepancy in his form, he was unable to correct it. In the second inning, after a long offense, he walked the leadoff hitter and then allowed Walk on an RBI runs. In the fourth inning, a floating change-up was hit into the stands. He pitched four innings, allowing four hit and two runs. "I felt like my body was leaning in a bit, but I couldn't correct it. I think that was a problem," he reflected.

struck out His condition is steadily improving as he prepares for the season opener, and he nodded his head and said, "My output is coming out, so that was a good point. Still, he understands his own characteristics and said, "I want to make sure I can throw to the right course. I think that's going to be my lifeline, so I'll be conscious of that so that I don't just focus on pitch speed.

He doesn't get too excited or upset about the progress of his rivals. In the game against the Taiwanese national team on the 27th, Hosono pitched well, allowing no hit and no runs in three innings. Taiwanese representative Furubayashi also showed good form strike out out five batters in three innings. "I think the battle has already begun, so I need to keep up a good feeling. But I need to do everything I can without getting impatient and losing sight of myself," said Kanemura. He will take steady steps to secure a spot in the rotation.