The second game between Fukuoka Softbank and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on March 28th at 1:30 PM.

[Head-to-head record] Fukuoka Softbank (tied for 1st place) vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (tied for 4th place): 1 win, 0 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Fukuoka Softbank: pitcher Haru Matsumoto, 29 games, 6 wins, 6 losses, 2.76 ERA (last season)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: pitcher Kota Tatsu 16 games, 8 wins, 2 losses, 2.09 ERA (last season)

Fukuoka Softbank will start pitcher Haru Matsumoto. Last season, he made four starts against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham and earned two wins. His ERA reliever, including his ERA appearances, is 2.81. The player to watch in the batting lineup is Takashi Umino. In the previous game, where he started as the "number 8 hitter and catcher," he had two hit that led to runs.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 's starting pitcher will be Kota Tatsu. He has started three games in the preseason, recording two wins and zero losses with a 0.00 ERA, showing consistent pitch. The player to watch in the batting lineup is Shun Shun Mizutani. In the previous game, he started as the leadoff hitter and left fielder, hitting a solo home run in the top of the 7th inning to tie the game, and recorded two hit and one RBI. In this game as well, he is expected to lead the team with his hitting.

Written by Riyoko Niwa