◆ Pacific League Softbank vs. Nippon-Ham (27th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks has announced starting line-up for the opening game.

The battle for their first three-peat in the league since relocating to Fukuoka, and their second consecutive Japan Series championship, is about to begin. In starting line-up, aiming for their first opening day victory in two years, Imamiya is listed as the "number 6 hitter and shortstop," setting a new professional baseball record of 14 consecutive years as the opening short stop.

batting order, with Shuto at number 1, Kondo at number 2, and Yanagimachi at number 3, was a lineup that had never been seen in the preseason games. With two WBC players in the leadoff spot, they were able to break down the opposing team's ace right-handed pitcher, Ito, from the first inning.

Below is Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up.

1 (Central) Shuto

2 (Right) Kondo

3 (Left) Yanagimachi

4 (DH) Yanagida

5. Mountains and Rivers

6 (Shortstop) Imamiya

7 (3) Kurihara

8 (catcher) Umino

9 (2) Makihara University

Pitcher: Uesawa