[Softbank Hawks] Yuta Yamamoto, who is suffering from left wrist pain, will be left out of the lineup. Ryuta Hirose, who had 3 hit 2 RBI the previous day, will bat 5th and play first base, Kensuke Kondo will start on the bench.

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◆Nippon Seimei Central-Pa. Exchange Games 2026 Chunichi-Softbank Hawks (4th, Vantelin Dome)

Softbank Hawks hit The lineup was announced at starting line-up. Yudai Yamamoto catcher, who was substituted out due to pain in his left wrist during the game against the Chunichi on the 3rd (Vantelin Dome), was left out of the lineup. Ryuta Hirose infielder, who went 3-for-2 RBI, will start for the second time this season as the No. 5 batter and first baseman. Kensuke Kondo will start on the bench.

Carter Stewart, aiming for his fourth win of the season, took the mound. The pitcher secured their second consecutive three-game sweep against the same opponent.

starting line-up is as follows:

1 (Right) Masaki

2 (play) Shoko

3 (left) Yanagida

4 (3) Kurihara

5 (1) Takashi Hirose

6 (2) Imamiya

7 (Center) Shuto

8 (catcher) Umino

9 (Pitcher) Stewart

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[Softbank Hawks] Yuta Yamamoto, who is suffering from left wrist pain, will be left out of the lineup. Ryuta Hirose, who had 3 hit 2 RBI the previous day, will bat 5th and play first base, Kensuke Kondo will start on the bench.