An exhibition game between Saitama Seibu Lions and Tokyo Yakult will be held at Haruno General Sports Park from 12:00 on March 8th.

The focus of attention for Saitama Seibu Lions is veteran Shuta Tonosaki. He's been in good form in the exhibition games, hitting Home Run on the 1st and finishing with 6 hit in 11 At Bat. He also had two hit the day before. Last season, he struggled at third base and moved to outfield midway through the season. This season, he's back at second second baseman, putting himself in the middle of a competitive game. He'll want to maintain his good form and make it to the opening day.

Also, in the previous day's game, rookie Yushin Kawada, who is from Kochi Prefecture, his hometown, came in as defense. He got his first hit in the bottom of the eighth inning and also recorded stolen base. Will he be able to perform well in this game in his familiar territory?

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa