◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Seibu Lions (August 2nd, Mizuho PayPay)

Seibu Lions will face Softbank Hawks in an attempt to end their losing streak.

Having faced the opposing starter Otsu twice this season, with 0 wins, 2 losses, 14 inning, and only one run, they struggled and made major changes to their lineup. Natsuo Takizawa was placed as the leadoff shortstop infielder Taiga Hirasawa infielder as the second batter and left fielder.

The starting pitcher will be Natsuki Takeuchi, making his first appearance of the season against Softbank Hawks. The team is currently on a season-long losing streak of four games, and the question is whether he can stop the losing streak.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (Shortstop) Takizawa

2 (left) Hirasawa

3 (3) Watanabe

4. Nevin

5 (2) Ishii

6 (right) Canario

7 (DH) An-Ko Lin

8 (Center) Kuwahara

9 (Captive) Kojima

Starting pitcher: Natsuki Takeuchi