☆ Nippon-Ham vs. Softbank Hawks (18:00, ES CON FIELD) Nippon-Ham: Ito, Softbank Hawks: Otsu

With the interleague games over, the Central and Pacific Leagues will resume play on the 19th. Nippon-Ham will face Softbank Hawks at their home field, ES CON FIELD. Nippon-Ham, led by manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo, have lost eight straight games to Softbank Hawks since the start of the season. Can they finally secure their first win against Softbank Hawks?

Starting pitcher Ito boasts the most wins against Softbank Hawks (14 wins in 32 appearances, 10 losses) by opponent. Furthermore, he is on a three-game winning streak at his home stadium, Escon, since the game Seibu Lions on April 18th. In addition to being a "Softbank Hawks killer," the team will be hoping to stop the losing streak with their ace who is in good form at home.

The longest losing streak in a single season for Nippon-Ham against Softbank Hawks was 10 losses in 1955 and 1999. They are approaching their worst record, but they will be hoping to secure win with a brilliant performance from their right-handed pitcher, who has tied for the most wins in the league with 7.

(Other cards)

☆ The Giants vs. Chunichi (18:00, Tokyo Dome) The Giants: Takemaru, Chunichi: Kanemaru

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☆ＤｅＮＡ―阪神（１８：１５・横浜）ＤｅＮＡ＝石田裕、阪神＝村上

☆Lotte vs. Rakuten Eagles (18:00, ZOZO Marine Stadium) Lotte: Jackson, Rakuten Eagles: Shoji

☆ Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions (18:00, Kyocera Dome Osaka) Orix Buffaloes = Espinoza, Seibu Lions = Takahashi Hikaru

※ Match card (start time, stadium) and starting pitcher order