On May 23 at 14:00, the seventh round of Fukuoka Softbank vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will be held on MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

[Head-to-head Record] Fukuoka Softbank (4th place) vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (3rd place) 6 wins, 0 losses

[Announced Starting Lineup]
Fukuoka Softbank: Haru Matsumoto pitcher 7 games, 2 wins, 2 losses, ERA 3.57
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: Haruki Hosono pitcher 6 games, 1 win, 3 losses, ERA 2.90

Fukuoka Softbank 's starting pitcher was Haru Matsumoto pitcher. In his previous appearance (June 12, against Saitama Seibu Lions), he pitched 106 pitches over 6 innings, pitching 5 hit 5 walks Hit by Pitch 7 strike out 2 runs, and suffered his second loss. On April 12, in his previous match against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham, he runs 5 in the 3rd round. Since his second win on April 4, his wins have been far away, but can he get revenge and claim another victory? In the batting lineup, Kensuke Kondo players have recorded RBI hits in two consecutive games.

On the other hand, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Haruki Hosono pitcher started mound. In his previous appearance (Chiba Lotte Marines game on the 14th), he pitched 5.2 innings, throwing 82 pitches with 7 hit no walks Hit by Pitch 7 strike out 4 runs. In their last three games, they have allowed a total of 5 Home Run. In this match, they should be cautious of a single goal and aim to lead the team on a 6-game losing streak against Fukuoka Softbank to win.

Text by Harukazu Sonoda