The fourth game between Hokkaido Nippon-Ham and Fukuoka Softbank will be held at ES CON FIELD on April 11th at 2 PM.

[Head-to-head record] Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (tied for 2nd place) vs. Fukuoka Softbank (1st place): 0 wins, 3 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: pitcher Hiromi Ito 2 games, 1 win, 0 losses, ERA 3.86
Fukuoka Softbank: Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher 2 games, 0 wins, 0 losses, ERA 1.38

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham' scheduled starting pitcher Hiromi Ito. In his first appearance of the season on March 27 against Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, he gave up 3 Home Run and struggled, allowing 9 hit 5 runs in 5.2 innings. However, in his next start against Orix Buffaloes, he pitched 6 innings, allowing only 4 hit and no runs, putting up a good fight. He will be looking to get revenge for his previous encounter and secure his second win of the season.

On the opposing side, Fukuoka Softbank 's Kensuke Kondo has been on a five-game hit, and has been particularly successful in the previous series, hitting two Home Run. He also hit his first home run of the season against pitcher Ito in their last encounter. Will he hit another home run in this game?