[Softbank Hawks] Tomohisa Ozeki aims for 10 consecutive home wins; Yuki Yanagita, who was Hit by Pitch in the game against Lotte on the 5th, will also play as the "number 4 hitter and designated hitter" | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Tomohisa Ozeki aims for 10 consecutive home wins; Yuki Yanagita, who was Hit by Pitch in the game against Lotte on the 5th, will also play as the "number 4 hitter and designated hitter".

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April 7, 2026 13:29

◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Seibu Lions (July 7th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up has been announced. Starting pitcher Tomohisa Ozeki appeared in 14 home games last season, with a perfect 9-0 record. He will be aiming for his 10th consecutive win at this stadium today.

fielder Kenta Imamiya infielder started at "No. 7, second base" following the game against Lotte (ZOZO) on the 4th. In the game against Lotte on May 5th (ZOZO), he received a injury near his right wrist and retired to the bench in the 5th inning . There were concerns about his condition due to the bleeding and swelling, but he went through the pre-game practice without any problems and was named "No.4, DH". Yuki Yanagita outfielder Hit by Pitch defense starting line-up

Below is Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up.

1 (Central) Shuto

2 (left) Kondo

3 (3) Kurihara

4 (DH) Yanagida

5. Mountains and Rivers

6 (2) Imamiya

7 (Right) Makihara Dai

8 (catcher) Umino

9 (Shortstop) Nomura

Pitcher: Ozeki