The first game between Chiba Lotte Marines and Fukuoka Softbank will be played on April 3 at 6:00 p.m. at Zozo Marine Stadium.

Last season's record: Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Fukuoka Softbank 9-15-1

Preliminary Round
Chiba Lotte Marines: Kaito Mori pitcher 1 game 1-0, ERA 0.00
Fukuoka Softbank: Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher 0-0 in 1 game, ERA 3.60

Chiba Lotte Marines is the second rookie in the draft Kaito Mori pitcher started the game. The left-hander, who made his first professional appearance and first start in the season opener, made his first professional win start with an impressive 4 hit 1 Walk 2 strike out no runs 70 pitches in 5 innings. His second professional game was against Pacific League the reigning Fukuoka Softbank champion. Will he be able to win again with another great pitching performance?

Against Fukuoka Softbank, the starter is Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher The starter of the opposing was the winner of the first game of the season, . The opening game was a 5 inning 90 pitch 6 hit 5 strike out 4 runs (earned runs 2) game, including 2 Home Run innings. Last season, he pitched three games against Chiba Lotte Marines and struggled to a ERA 3.86. Will he pitch well in this game and make his first win appearance of the season?