Lotte's pitcher Andre Jackson (30) is scheduled to start in the game against Seibu Lions (in Maebashi).

In his first year since transferring from DeNA, he has made seven starts this season, with a record of 2 wins and 4 losses and ERA of 4.33. His first start against Seibu Lions will be on mound at Jomo Shimbun Shikishima Stadium in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, and he expressed his excitement, saying, "Although it's a The Lions home game, it's a regional stadium where professional baseball isn't usually played, so I think there are fans who haven't had the chance to watch baseball before. I think it would be wonderful if I could show baseball that will leave a lasting impression on the fans of both teams, while also providing enjoyment through solid pitching."

The team is in last place in Pacific League but is on a four-game winning streak. They are 5.5 games behind the league-leading Seibu Lions and are within striking distance. "I want to continue as before, consistently pitching well and throwing long inning. If I can do that, I think I can pitch in a way that will lead to the team winning," he said, promising a strong performance that could lead to their first five-game winning streak in two years.