On March 7th, an exhibition game between Hanshin Tigers and Fukuoka Softbank was held at Koshien, with Fukuoka Softbank lose 0-1.

Starting pitcher Shuto Ogata gave up a hit to Hayato Nakagawa in the first inning, but after that he pitched well, closer no runs despite allowing runner on base. He left the game after four innings, giving up three hit, four Hit by Pitch, six strike out one runs. In the bottom of the fifth inning, development pitcher Rodriguez closer all three batters.

The relief pitchers continued to keep the score at runs, but the batting line only managed five hit against Hanshin Tigers pitcher. They were unable to support the team and lost 0-1.

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So ● Shuto Ogata- Rodriguez -Yusuke Ito- Osuna -Hikaru Kimura
God ○ Otake Kotaro - Takahashi Haruto - Yuasa Kyoki - Moretta - S Oikawa Masaki

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa