[Softbank Hawks] Ukyo Shuto returns to the lineup as the leadoff hitter and center fielder after a 7-game absence, igniting the offense that has recorded 5 hit 2 runs in two consecutive games.

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◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Rakuten Eagles (16th, Kitakyushu Municipal Stadium)

Softbank Hawks has announced starting line-up.

In an effort to stop a three-game losing streak for the first time this season, Ryosuke Otsu pitcher will be the starter mound. In his last appearance, on the 9th, against the Seibu Lions (Mizuho Peipay), he threw 90 pitches in 7 innings, with none runs to closer. The right-hander from Fukuoka will be pitching in the "Fight! He will be aiming for his second win in the game held on "Kyushu Day".

In the batting lineup, Ukyo Shuto outfielder played as the "No. 1 center fielder" for the first time in 7 games. The batting line, which has been closer to 5 hit and 2 runs in two consecutive games, is set on fire from the first inning.

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) Makihara Dai

7 (Right) Yanagimachi

8 (catcher) Umino

9 (Shortstop) Nomura

Pitcher: Otsu

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[Softbank Hawks] Ukyo Shuto returns to the lineup as the leadoff hitter and center fielder after a 7-game absence, igniting the offense that has recorded 5 hit 2 runs in two consecutive games.