Lotte Yuji Nishino pitcher (35) practiced at ES CON FIELD on January 1, preparing for his first start of the season against Nippon-Ham on February 2.

Nippon-Ham Home Run' offense scored nine runs on nine hit, including four Home Run, in the first game of the series on March 31st, providing strong support for Hosono, who achieved no hitter. As of the end of that day, the team boasts an incredible offensive power with 12 Home Run, the most in all 12 teams, so Nishino vowed to take on the challenge with confidence, saying, "They have a really good lineup with a lot of power. I want to pitch boldly and confidently without being intimidated by them."