On May 10th at 14:00, the 8th round between Saitama Seibu Lions and Tohoku Rakuten Eagles will be held on Belluna Dome.

[Head-to-head Record] Saitama Seibu Lions (3rd place) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (5th place) 4 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw

[Announced Starting Lineup]
Saitama Seibu Lions: Shinya Sugai pitcher 5 games, 1 win, 2 losses, ERA 3.76
Tohoku Rakuten Eagles: Ryota Takinaka pitcher 5 games, 2 wins, 1 loss, ERA 1.33

Saitama Seibu Lions is aiming for their first three-game win on the same card this season with Shinya Sugai pitcher. In his previous outing, he pitched 6 innings and runs well, earning his first win of the season. This was their first encounter with Tohoku Rakuten Eagles this season, and last season they recorded the most wins among any team, with two wins. She will be mound in just five days of junior high, but she wants to demonstrate good compatibility and fulfill her role as a starter.

Meanwhile, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles ended their losing streak with Ryota Takinaka pitcher. In their previous matchup, he pitched well in 6 innings, throwing 94 pitches, 2 hit, 2 Walk, 5 strike out, and runs empty. Can he ride the momentum of his two-game winning streak and lead his team to win? In the batting lineup, Naoki Sato has recorded hit in three consecutive games since returning to the first team. In the previous day's match, they also scored Home Run. This will serve as a catalyst to overcome the opposing right-handed Avg.300 left-hander, aiming to stop the left-handed pitcher from starting Saitama Seibu Lions for three consecutive games.

Text by Ao Yokoyama