[Softbank Hawks] Akira Nakamura to make his first start of the season at "number 6, first base"; starting line-up Hsu Jo-Hsi to start behind the plate for the first time in three games; Kenta Tanigawara to form a battery for the first time and aim for the team's first home win.

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Softbank Hawks 's Akira Nakamura was named to starting line-up for the first time this season (Photo by Daisuke Iwata)

◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Orix Buffaloes (17th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks of Akira Nakamura infielder was named "No. 6, first base" for the first time starting line-up this season. Imamiya will partner Nomura at second base starting line-up for the first time since the 7th Seibu Lions game (Mizuho Payday Dome).

The starting pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi. In his home debut against Seibu Lions on the 8th, he pitched well, allowing only one runs in seven innings, but was pitcher with lose. He will be starting behind the plate for the fourth time this season, after a three-game absence, and will be paired with Tanigawara for the first time as catcher, aiming for their first home win.

Below is Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up.

1 (Central) Shuto

2 (left) Kondo

3 (3) Kurihara

4 (Finger) Yamakawa

5 (Right) Makihara Dai

6 (1B) Akira Nakamura

7 (2B) Imamiya

8 (capture) Tanigawahara

9 (Shortstop) Nomura

Starting pitcher: Xu

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[Softbank Hawks] Akira Nakamura to make his first start of the season at "number 6, first base"; starting line-up Hsu Jo-Hsi to start behind the plate for the first time in three games; Kenta Tanigawara to form a battery for the first time and aim for the team's first home win.