Lotte's Kaito Mori will start in the game against Softbank Hawks on the 3rd.

Mori commented through the team, "My training is going smoothly, so I will do my best to pitch well and win the next game as well."

In his previous start, the opening game against Seibu Lions Mori pitched 70 pitches over 5 innings, hit 4 hits, strike out 2, BB 1, and giving up no runs, earning his first professional win.