◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 6-8 Seibu Lions (July 7th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks 's third pick in the draft, Gota Suzuki (Daisho University), took the mound in the ninth inning and closer the first inning with three people.

He secured a spot on the opening day roster, but his long-awaited professional debut came in the team's tenth game. The sidearm pitcher with a powerful form said, "I was always ready to go. I'm so happy that my turn finally came."

He gave Genda a Walk, saying, "The ball floated with natural strength." Still, Kurihara, who was protecting first base right after, said, "You're throwing a good ball, so you should play harder." "I was able to calm down," he said to his senior's advice, regaining his composure and closer Kishi to double play three grounders from first base. The first pitch to Nakazo measured 148 kg, and the last one was a struck out swing. "I thought it was a ball that I thought was good for me, and when I saw the speed gun, it was 148 km, and I was very happy," he said.