An exhibition game between Fukuoka Softbank and Tokyo Yakult will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome from 1:00 p.m. on March 5th.

Fukuoka Softbank 's Takashi Umino, who played in a career-high 105 games last season, had hit in the previous game. This season, he hopes to show his batting skills and increase his playing opportunities. Also, pitcher Kazuki Sugiyama, who had the most saves last season, showed great pitching in the previous game, striking out three strike out in the first inning. He is expected to continue to perform well this season.

Written by Yokazu Sonoda