Open game Nippon-Ham and Lotte (8th, Escond)

Nippon-Ham of Kohei Arihara pitcher (33) made his first start mound at Escondido since returning to his old stomping ground. 2 2/3 innings pitched 4 hit 5 Walk 2 runs. His fastest was 145 km/h. He got off mound after throwing 59 pitches. I wanted to throw a variety of pitches, but I wasn't able to control some of them. （I feel bad for Yushin (Shimizu, catcher). I hope I can correct it next time and improve my condition. Nippon-Ham mound I was very encouraged by the team, and I was able to pitch with a new feeling," he said.

　６年前の在籍時にもバッテリーを組んでいた清水優とコンビを組み、「昔と変わっている部分もありますし、球種も構え方もいろいろ聞いてくれましたし、僕もこの方がいいっていうのを言えましたし、いいコミュニケーションが取れたと思います」。ツーシームなどメジャーを経験し、進化した姿を表現した。