Rakuten Eagles Eagles pitcher Takayuki Kishi (41) will start in the game against Yakult Swallows on the 29th (Rakuten Eagles Mobile's Strongest). The veteran, making his first appearance of the season, emphasized his relaxed approach, saying, "I'm not particularly thinking about it. Nothing will change from before."

Kishi started the season in the minor leagues. In the farm league, he has made seven appearances, recording ERA 2 wins and 0 losses with an ERA of 0.28. He has pitched inning and allowed only one runs. "I was doing everything I could to prepare so that I would be ready whenever I was called up to the first team," he said.

He will be facing Yakult. "This will be my first appearance in the first team this year, so I think I'll be a little nervous. Rather than worrying about the opposing lineup, I think the most important thing is to do my best on mound," he said.