Lotte's Andre Jackson will start in the game against Rakuten Eagles on the 30th.

Jackson commented through the team, "I'm all ready. (Although two scheduled starts have been cancelled) I'm simply ready, so I'll just do my best. I'll focus on pitching well. That's all. Let's go!"

Jackson has pitched 72 2/3 innings over 12 games so far this season, posting a 4-5 record with a 3.47 ERA. Although he faced some bad luck—his scheduled start against the Softbank Hawks on the 26th was rained out, and his rescheduled start against the Softbank Hawks on the 27th was also rained out—he will be called up to the mound to aim for a win in the game against the Rakuten Eagles on the 30th.