The fourth game between Fukuoka Softbank and Chiba Lotte Marines will be held at Libwork Fujisakidai Stadium on April 25th at 1:00 PM.

[Head-to-head record] Fukuoka Softbank (2nd place) vs. Chiba Lotte Marines (6th place): 2 wins, 1 loss

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Fukuoka Softbank: Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher 4 games, 2 wins, 0 losses, ERA 1.27
Chiba Lotte Marines: Atsuki Taneichi pitcher 1 game, 0 wins, 0 losses, ERA 0.00

Fukuoka Softbank 's starting pitcher will be Naoyuki Uwasawa. In his previous start on the 18th, he pitched brilliantly against Orix Buffaloes, holding them hit and scoreless until one out in the 9th inning. Also, Riku Watanabe player from fielder, joined the team on the 22nd. He hasn't played in the first team yet, but he hit Home Run in a farm team regular season on the 16th. Will he be able to show his skills in his hometown?

Chiba Lotte Marines will start pitcher Atsuki Taneichi. In his first appearance of the season on the 17th against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, he didn't get a win or a loss, but he pitched well, throwing 91 pitches over 7 innings, allowing only 5 hit no runs. He will be looking to deliver another stable pitch this time around and secure his first win of the season.

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa