An exhibition game between Fukuoka Softbank and the Hiroshima Carp will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on March 21st at 1:00 PM.

Fukuoka Softbank 's Yoshiyasu Sasakawa, who delivered the go-ahead hit in the previous game, is a player to watch. Sasagawa has appeared in 15 exhibition games so far, recording 9 hit in 43 At Bat-bats for a batting average of .214. Last season, he played in 92 games for the minor league team, leading the league in both home Home Run (12) and RBI (64), but his performance in the major leagues was disappointing, limiting him to just 26 games. Now in his sixth season, he will be looking to continue making a strong case for a spot on the opening day roster.

Text by Mao Tsutsui