◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Seibu Lions (August 1st, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte announced on April 1 that Atsuki Taneichi pitcher underwent suture surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon at a Tokyo hospital on April 30.

Taneichi started the game against Softbank Hawks (Kumamoto) on the 25th and was carried out on a stretcher after suffering the injury when he got off mound in response to Yanagida's foul on third base with two outs in the 0-0 first inning. He went to a hospital in Kumamoto City during the game and was diagnosed with a "torn left Achilles tendon.

On the 1st, he updated his Instagram account. Titled "Announcement," he reported that the suturing surgery was successful. He revealed his feelings, saying, "I am filled with an indescribable feeling of apology for having to leave the field so early and for disappointing expectations. My mind went completely blank the moment I got injured. 'Why now?' 'Why me?' As an athlete, there is nothing more painful than this."

Generally, it takes about six months to return to competition, and a return this season seems unlikely. On Instagram, he expressed his strong determination to return, saying, "A long rehabilitation period is about to begin."