[Softbank Hawks] Tomoya Masaki, who was added to the active roster, will start immediately as the "number 6 batter and right fielder" to prevent a third starting line-up loss. Uwasawa will be the starting pitcher. | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Tomoya Masaki, who was added to the active roster, will start immediately as the "number 6 hitter and right fielder" to prevent a third starting line-up loss. Uwasawa will be the starting pitcher.

Sports Hochi

May 15, 2026 12:52

Tomoya Masaki during base running practice (Photo by Kazuki Ota)

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Softbank Hawks of starting line-up was announced, and Tomoya Masaki outfielder, who was registered as a player on this day, will play "No. 6, right wing". Taisei Makihara infielder The "No. 2" position of Yuki Yanagita outfielder and the "No. 5" position of will also be playing for the first time this season. The team hopes to create a link between the batting lineup in order to prevent their second three-game losing streak of the season.

Naoyuki Uwasawa will take mound as the starting pitcher.

The following is Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up.

1 (Central) Shuto

2 (2) Makihara Dai

3 (left) Kondo

4 (3) Kurihara

5 (DH) Yanagida

6 (Right) Masaki

7 (1) Mountains and Rivers

8 (catcher) Umino

9 (play) Shoko

(Pitcher) Uesawa