[Rakuten Eagles] Kenta Maeda to start as they aim for their second consecutive win; Ryuya Taira returns starting line-up Rui Muneyama starting line-up for the second consecutive game as the "number 9 hitter and shortstop" | Pacific League

[Rakuten Eagles] Kenta Maeda to start as they aim for their second consecutive win; Ryuya Taira returns to starting line-up Rui Muneyama starting line-up for the second consecutive game as the "number 9 hitter and shortstop".

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July 4, 2026 17:27

◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Nippon-Ham (April 4th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Rakuten Eagles announced starting line-up for the game against Nippon-Ham on the 4th.

Starting mound pitcher Kenta Maeda. In his last appearance on June 25 against Seibu Lions (Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi), he pitched seven runs innings, allowing only three hit, earning his first NPB win in 3919 days. Expectations are high for the veteran's pitch as he begins to show his true potential.

fielder For the team, Ryuya Taira infielder has returned to the lineup at “No. 7, third base” starting line-up. All eyes are on the bat of the man who’s having a breakout season.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

First baseman and right fielder Nakajima

Number 2, First Baseman: Kurokawa

3rd batter/center fielder Tatsumi

4th batter, left fielder McCusker

5th batter, second baseman Murabayashi

Number 6, DH: Asamura

Number 7, Third Baseman: Taira

Number 8, catcher Ota

Number 9, Shortstop: Muneyama

pitcher Ken Maeda