
◆ Pacific League vs. Softbank Hawks (3rd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)
Softbank Hawks has announced starting line-up.
Starting pitcher Uwasawa will be making his second appearance of the season. In his previous start on March 27 against Nippon-Ham Fighters (at Mizuho PayPay Dome), he gave up 4 runs (2 earned) in 5 innings and did not get a decision. He will be aiming for his first win of the season in his hometown of Chiba.
In batting order, Isami Nomura took starting line-up for the first time this season, making his first start in three games. He showed his excellent form this season, with 3 At Bat 6 hit for a .500 batting average, giving the offense momentum.
Below is Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up.
1 (Shortstop) Nomura
2 (left) Kondo
3 (Right) Yanagimachi
4 (DH) Yanagida
5. Mountains and Rivers
6 (3) Kurihara
7 (2) Makihara University
8 (catcher) Umino
9 (Center) Shuto
Pitcher: Uesawa