The sixth game between Fukuoka Softbank and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on May 22nd at 6 PM.

[Head-to-head record] Fukuoka Softbank (4th place) vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (3rd place): 5 wins, 0 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Fukuoka Softbank: Jun Maeda pitcher 7 games played, 0 wins, 3 losses, ERA 2.34 (minor league)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: pitcher Kota Tatsu 7 games, 2 wins, 4 losses, ERA 3.38

Fukuoka Softbank 's fourth-year pitcher, Jun Maeda will make his first appearance in the first team this season. He has been pitching well in the farm league, with ERA of 2.34 in 7 games. Last season, he appeared in 10 games, but due to injury, he did not make any appearances in the first team after July. The team is currently struggling with pitcher staff, with pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa sidelined. He will be hoping to make a good impression on the mound in his first start of the season and break into the rotation.

On the other hand, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham are win against Fukuoka Softbank this season. While pitcher staff ERA of 7.29, their offense has hit 10 Home Run against Fukuoka Softbank, with Kotaro Kiyomiya and Chusei Mannami each hitting two Home Run. If starting pitcher Kota Tatsu, who has pitched well with five consecutive quality starts, can control the game, their first win of the season will be within reach.

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa