Rakuten Eagles Eagles pitcher Kenta Maeda (38) will start in the game against Nippon-Ham Fighters on the 6th (Rakuten Eagles Mobile).

The right-handed pitcher has returned to NPB after 11 years. So far this season, he has started three games, with a record of 0 wins and 2 losses and an ERA of 5.56. In his last start on April 29, he struggled against Lotte, giving up 5 hit and 5 runs in less than 5 innings. "I wasn't very good last time, so I've been making minor adjustments to my form to avoid repeating the same mistakes. I've tried to adjust so that I can take the mound in the best condition I can," he said, aiming for a win after making those adjustments.

Nippon-Ham 's starting pitcher will be Ito. He faced the Nippon-Ham lineup at home on April 7th. "They're a team with hitters who can hit for power and they hit a lot of home run. I think I need to be very careful and pitch cautiously," he said, his gaze sharp.

win would mark their first win in NPB since October 2, 2015, against the Chunichi Dragons (at Mazda Stadium).