◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Rakuten Eagles (8th, Belluna Dome)

On the 8th, Seibu Lions will face Rakuten Eagles (at Belluna Dome) in an attempt to secure their first win-loss record of the season in their fourth attempt.

outfielder An-Ko Lin will return to starting line-up after a two-game absence. pitcher Chihiro Sumida, aiming for his third win of the season, will team up with catcher Taiga Kojima for the first time in two games. The day before, he had expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "This is our first time facing Rakuten Eagles this season, so I want to leave them with a bad impression."

starting line-up is as follows:

1 (Right) Canario

2 (center) Nishikawa

3 (DH) Watanabe

4. Nevin

5 (Left) An-Ko Lin

6 (3) Hirasawa

7. Kojima

8 (2) Ishii

9 (shortstop) Takizawa

Starting pitcher = Sumida