On March 4th, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win the exhibition game against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Seibu Lions at ES CON FIELD, 2-0.

Starting pitcher Kota Tatsu showed his solid pitch throughout the first inning, allowing hit every inning. He had runner in scoring position in the top of the fourth and fifth innings, but closer the score at runs with his calm pitch. He left mound after five innings, 74 pitches, with five hit, two Hit by Pitch and no runs.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Walk and hit by Tatsuki Mizuno put the team in a favorable position with runners on first and third with one out, and Takuya Nakashima Takuya hit an RBI infield hit to score the first run. In the bottom of the seventh inning Yuma Imagawa hit Home Run to add another run. Second-string pitcher Takayuki Kato allowed runner on base, but closer the runs until the top of the eighth inning. pitcher also took mound in the top of the ninth inning, striking out all three batters with a safe pitch, ending the game 2-0. pitcher pitched shutout game relay to win the low-scoring game.

On the other hand, Saitama Seibu Lions 's starting pitcher, Yutaro Watanabe pitched well in 3 innings, hit 46 pitches pitcher allowing 1 hit, 1 Walk 4 strike out no runs, but pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi and Kaito Yoza each allowed 1 runs. The batting line recorded hit in every inning until the 8th inning, but were unable to score. Nakamitsu Yuta also recorded 3 hit.

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Yutaro Yutaro Watanabe- Mitsunari Takahashi -Kaito Yoza
Sun ○ Kota Tatsu-Takayuki Kato

Written by Yokazu Sonoda