◆Pre-season game: Nippon-Ham 2-0 Seibu Lions (4th, Escon)

Nippon-Ham manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo sent his support to infielder Kazunari Ishii, who has transferred to Seibu Lions as a free agent.

Ishii, who started as the second batter and starting line-up, hit a single to right field between first and second base in the third inning.

Manager Shinjo, who always wanted his players to lead the team while he was with the team, smiled and said, "Ishii Rice (laughs) also led the team well and hit a home run, so I was really happy." He narrowed his eyes as he brought up "Ishii Rice," which is grown by Ishii's family and which Ishii himself promotes.