◆ Pacific League vs. Softbank Hawks (April 4th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Softbank Hawks conceded the first run in the fifth inning.

Starting pitcher Haru Matsumoto used fastballs and slider as his weapons, and went without runs pitch through four innings. The game continued with neither team scoring runs, and in the fifth inning, with two outs and a runner on second, the rain intensified, allowing Fujiwara to hit a single to center field, allowing runner to score. On the 3rd, in a game against Lotte (ZOZO Marine), he gave up a go-ahead walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning, giving up a hitter. On this day, they pushed the lead to 2 strike but conceded the opening single.

Although Haru Matsumoto runs, he has since held on and continued to pitch well, allowing only one runs in six innings.