◆Nippon Seimei Central-Pa. Exchange Games 2026 Chunichi-Softbank Hawks (2nd, Vantelin Dome)
Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up has been announced, infielder Yudai Shoji will be playing as the "number 2 hitter and shortstop" for the first time since the game against Seibu Lions on May 13th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome).
The starting pitcher will be Ryosuke Otsu who is aiming for his sixth win, tying for the league lead. In his first appearance at Vantelin Dome, he will be giving it his all to try and tie the team's longest winning streak of the season with five consecutive wins.
starting line-up is as follows:
1 (1) Masaki
2 (play) Shoko
3 (Right) Kondo
4 (3) Kurihara
5 (left) Yanagida
6 (2) Makihara Dai
7 (Center) Shuto
8 (catcher) Umino
9 (Pitcher) Otsu
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