The second round match between Saitama Seibu Lions and Tohoku Rakuten Eagles will be held on April 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Belluna Dome.

Saitama Seibu Lions (6th place) vs Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (tie for 4th place) 0-1-0

Preliminary Round
Saitama Seibu Lions: Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher 1 game, 0-1-0, ERA 7.20
Tohoku Rakuten Eagles: Ryota Takinaka pitcher 0-1-1 in 1 game, ERA 4.91

Saitama Seibu Lions is focused on Shuta Tonosaki Player. In the previous game, he was starting line-up used as "No. 6 second baseman" and hit a timely hit from bases loaded with no outs. He is also only 2 away from reaching 1,000 hit in his career. As the battle for the position intensifies, will he be able to show his competitive spirit and contribute to the team on the batting side first?

On the other hand, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Fumiya Kurokawa The players to watch out for. On the previous day, he was the mainstay of the batting lineup, and with no outs and runners on second and third, he gave up his first hit in three games, his first three-run shot of the season, which was the shot that put him in control of the game. In this game as well, he will be looking to fulfill the task entrusted to him and make his presence felt in the batting lineup.

Text by Ryo Aritake