Rakuten Eagles On March 26, manager Hajime Miki spoke about his enthusiasm for the Pacific League season opener on March 27 against Orix Buffaloes (Kyocera D). Miyagi, the opponent's starter, was a difficult opponent who scored ERA one run in five games closer last season. pitcher I know he's a great pitcher left-hander and a member of the Samurai Japan team, but I think the team will be better off if we can get a win against a good pitcher left-hander like Miyagi pitcher, so I'd like to take that as an opportunity and a possibility and go at him hard. I think it's an opportunity and a possibility.

The first major role will be entrusted to Shoji, who is in his fourth year with the team. The manager encouraged him, saying, "He just has to do his best and do what he can. It's fine for him to think about carrying the responsibility or doing it for the team, but more than that, I think he should just give it his all and do what he can do right now, so I'm looking forward to that."

Many of the critics of the standings newspapers predicted the "top two," Softbank Hawks, which has won two consecutive championships, and Nippon-Ham, which has a full strength, including Arihara, who was acquired from Softbank Hawks, while Rakuten Eagles was predicted to be in Class B. The director said, "Of course, I will look at it. Of course," he added, "It's just a prediction. I'll do my best from tomorrow! He was very clear. Overturning the rumor that he was the underdog

He exuded a strong sense of determination.