◆Open Game Chunichi- Lotte (20th, Vantelin Dome)

Lotte Misho Nishikawa outfielder (22) appeared starting line-up at "No. 3, DH," and with four behind and one out in the third inning, he hit his first two-run shot into the right home run wing off Yuya Yanagi pitcher (31), who is set to start Chunichi the season pitcher with a single.

Nishikawa, Pacific League Rookie of the Year last season and now in his second year, complained of discomfort in his right forearm during defense practice on February 10th while at the Miyakonojo training camp in Miyazaki. He was taken to a hospital in Miyakonojo and diagnosed with a right forearm flexor muscle injury. Since joining the first team on March 13th, he has been getting at-bats as a pinch hitter and designated hitter. His signature full swing remains intact, and he has been getting into shape for the opening game against Seibu Lions on the 27th (at ZOZO Marine Stadium).