◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク―楽天（１４日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Softbank Hawks 's pitcher Roberto Osuna took the mound in the 7th inning with his team trailing by one run.

On this day, he was registered as a player for the first time this season. His contract included the possibility of being used as a closer, and he had been in discussions with the team about how he would be used since before the season started. Before the game, General Manager Mikasa Sugihiko reiterated that "both sides have reached an agreement." Manager Kokubo also indicated a flexible approach to his use going forward, saying, "There will be days when he pitches the ninth inning, and days when he doesn't," and he immediately took the mound in the seventh inning.

In his first appearance of the season, he faced the cleanup hitters, starting with Tatsumi at number 3, but closer them in order, including one strike out.