[Rakuten Eagles] To stop their losing streak, they've rearranged their lineup, putting Naoki Sato Sato in the cleanup spot for the first time. They've also selected Kohiro Komori, who's been promoted to the first team this season, to play left field in the ninth spot. Masaru Fujii will be the starting pitcher.

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◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Rakuten Eagles vs. Hiroshima (14th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Rakuten Eagles has announced starting line-up for the game against Hiroshima.

The lineup was reshuffled to snap the losing streak. Naoki Sato and outfielder were slotted into the cleanup spot. Kohiro Komori and infielder, who were called up for the first time this season, will take the field at “No. 9, left field” starting line-up.

Starting mound pitcher Masaru Fujii. Expectations are high for the left-pitch as he aims for his second win of the season.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

Number 1, Third Baseman: Taira

2nd batter, second baseman: Kurokawa

3rd batter/center fielder Tatsumi

Number 4, Right Fielder: Sato

Number 5, First Baseman: Watanabe Kei

Number 6, DH: Asamura

Number 7, Shortstop: Murabayashi

Number 8, catcher Horiuchi

Number 9, Left Fielder: Komori

pitcher Fujii

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[Rakuten Eagles] To stop their losing streak, they've rearranged their lineup, putting Naoki Sato Sato in the cleanup spot for the first time. They've also selected Kohiro Komori, who's been promoted to the first team this season, to play left field in the ninth spot. Masaru Fujii will be the starting pitcher.