Softbank Hawks removed pitcher Yugo Maeda from their active roster on the 25th.

Yu Maeda took mound in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 24th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome) aiming for his third win of the season, but gave up 4 runs in 3 1/3 innings. He pitch from the first inning, giving up his first career bases loaded slam, and was removed from the game early.

The game on the 24th was held as 'OH SADAHARU LEGACY DAY,' with all players wearing the number '89' uniform worn by team chairman Sadaharu Oh during his time as manager. After the game, manager Kokubo expressed hope that the left-hander, who pitched in a game he could not lose, would "make this a valuable experience to become a big pitcher," and hoped for further improvement.