On March 18th at 6 PM, an exhibition game between Fukuoka Softbank and the Chunichi Dragons will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

Fukuoka Softbank 's Itua Ikhine came in as a pinch runner in the previous game and hit a two-run homer in his first at-bat in the bottom of the 8th inning. In the preseason games, he has a record of 3 At Bat in 8 hit for a batting average of .375. He was drafted first overall in 2022 and is now in his fourth professional season. He will want to continue to impress in the remaining four games in order to make the opening day roster.