◆ Takagi expresses keen interest, saying, "The members are coming together," and "They will be the dark horse in the second half."

Kyota Fujiwara of the Lotte Marines, who had been sidelined due to a subluxation of his right shoulder joint, showed his talent with two hit in his second game back on the 1st.

With the return of their leadoff hitter, who acts as a catalyst for their offense, the Lotte Marines' batting lineup is gaining momentum. On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on the 1st, MC Yutaka Takagi said, "With Fujiwara back and Misho Nishikawa doing well, the 1st and 2nd spots are finally in their ideal form," to which commentator Hatsuhiko Tsuji added, "I've been saying since the start of the season that with Fujiwara and Nishikawa, this 1st and 2nd spot will be formidable. If this works, the Lotte Marines' batting lineup will become increasingly terrifying."

Mr. Takagi commented, “standings is in Class B because the top players are performing well, but they’ll be the center of attention in the second half. Ryusei Terachi is also making a comeback, and it feels like the team is finally coming together,” as he kept a close eye on the Pacific League standings competition.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"