◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Lotte (5th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks The lineup was announced at starting line-up, and Yuki Yanagita outfielder returned to the cleanup spot for the first time in 11 games. Although he had often batted fifth or sixth since late June, he will start as the “No. 5 designated hitter.” Haru Matsumoto pitcher will take the mound against the Lotte Marines, following his previous start on June 28. In that away game, he pitched five innings with a line of 3 runs and was not charged with the win or loss, but he’ll be looking to secure a victory with a strong performance today.

Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up is as follows:

1 (Right) Masaki

2 (Central) Shuto

3 (left) Kondo

4 (3) Kurihara

5 (DH) Yanagida

6 (2) Makihara Dai

7 (1) Takashi Hirose

8 (catcher) Umino

9 (play) Shoko

(Throwing) Haru Matsumoto