An exhibition game between Fukuoka Softbank and the Tokyo Yakult will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on March 4th at 6 PM.

Fukuoka Softbank has had veteran players participate in exhibition games since the 3rd. In that day's game, Yuki Yanagita, batting fourth, recorded one hit and one Walk. Last season, he was limited to 20 games due to injury, but he showed his impressive hitting ability in the Japan Series with a batting average of .455. This season, he will be looking to start the season in top condition and finish the season without injury.

Also, keep an eye on the younger players after the veterans have left the game in the middle innings. Sixth-year player Tomoya Inoue, who entered the game defense in place of Yanagida, recorded a hit to right field in his first at-bat. Ryuta Hirose also got two hit despite coming in as a substitute. Can they make the most of their limited playing time in the deep Fukuoka Softbank fielder?

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa