◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク２―３楽天（１４日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Softbank Hawks was closer to just two runs and suffered their first loss in four games.

Starting pitcher Carter Stewart was aiming for his first ever three consecutive wins to start the season. However, in the fourth inning, with one out and a runner on third, he allowed the first run on a ground ball to second base by Nakajima, and in the fifth inning, with one out and a runner on second, he gave up the tying run on a timely doble to center field by Tatsumi, and then with two outs and bases loaded, he gave up the go-ahead run on a timely infield hit by Watanabe Kei.

The batting lineup, which had a season-high 17 hit in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 12th (at Escon Stadium), was closer to just 5 hit and scored only 2 runs by Rakuten Eagles pitcher staff. In the 7th inning, they created a scoring opportunity with 3 Hit by Pitch a hit by pitch, but with two outs and the bases loaded, Yanagimachi grounded out to the shortstop.

On this day, Osuna, who was registered with the first team for the first time this season, took the mound in the 7th inning. closer the opposing cleanup hitters, starting with Tatsumi in the 3rd spot, runs for one inning.