◆ Pacific League Softbank vs. Nippon-Ham (28th, Mizuho PayPay)

Nippon-Ham Kota Tatsu pitcher Softbank Hawks hit runs strike out He was perfect pitching until the 3rd inning runner, but he couldn't stop the momentum of the lineup runs after giving up Walk to Kurihara with one out in the 5th inning. Softbank Hawks

After the mound, he said, "What I was most afraid of happened when I didn't score a run in the open game inning. I will make use of what I experienced in this game in my next appearance."

At a fan appreciation event last November, manager Shinjo informed Tatsumi that he would be the starting pitcher for the third game of the season on the 29th, but priority was given to the condition of Kitayama, who was scheduled to pitch in the second game. Tatsumi, who was in excellent form and had pitched 21 2/3 innings without runs in six practice games since spring training, was entrusted with the second game.

The previous day, the 27th, he celebrated his 22nd birthday. "As is the case every year, I want to make this year, which starts today, one that I can finish without any regrets." Manager Shinjo said, "Ito and Arihara have won the most wins title for two consecutive years, and I have a feeling that Tatsumi might join them. I've been watching his pitching since the open games, and honestly, Tatsumi is better than Ito and Arihara right now. I have very high expectations for him."