◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs Fukuoka Softbank Game 2 (4th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines 's Haruya Tanaka pitcher had a pitch of runs scoreless six innings.

Tanaka pitcher caused a pinch in the fourth Hit by Pitch from the first inning, but closer retired with three outs in the top of the second inning. In the top of the 3rd inning, with 2 outs, he allowed consecutive hits to players Kensuke Kondo and Tatsuru Yanagimachi, and although he carried runner on 1st and 3rd base, he finished off Hotaka Yamakawa player with a struck out and got through.

In the top of the 4th inning, he retired with 3 outs, including 2 strike out, and immediately after receiving support, he cleared the top of the 6th inning with 3 hit 3 Hit by Pitch 8 strike out runs closer. It was not his second win because he allowed a comeback in the top of the 7th inning, but he showed a good pitch following his last appearance.

◇Tanaka pitcher Comment
"It was pitching while creating a pinch, but it was good that we were able to get through with 0 at key points, and I think it was all about being able to line up 0. After that, I want to believe in my friends and push forward with win."

Text: Mayakura Tsutsui