◆ Pacific League vs. Softbank Hawks = Cancelled due to approaching typhoon = (27th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Softbank Hawks has decided to rearrange its starting rotation for the three-game series against Seibu Lions, which will determine the league leader, starting on the 30th. With the two consecutive games against Lotte cancelled, manager Kokubo stated, "We will rearrange the rotation." Haru Matsumoto will take over for the game against Lotte on the 28th, and Yugo Maeda, who started last Sunday, will pitch in the next series Seibu Lions. It is expected that Uwasawa will pitch in the first game and Otsu, the team's winningest pitcher, in the third game, making Maeda Yugo most likely to pitch in the second game. The manager praised the left-hander, who has won five straight games since the start of the season, saying, "His ranking in the starting rotation has definitely risen. His record reflects that."

This will be Yu Maeda's first appearance against Seibu Lions in his third year as a professional. He practiced indoors at ZOZO Marine Stadium that day. Regarding his next appearance, he said, "No matter who the opponent is, I'll just do what I have to do. I just want to make sure I have a good game and pitch well."