◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Rakuten Eagles (7th, Naha)

Seibu Lions, currently on a six-game losing streak (including a draw), will play against Rakuten Eagles in Naha, Okinawa, starting at 6:30 PM, in an attempt to break their losing streak.

The starting pitcher is a Kaima Taira pitcher from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, aiming for the first Okinawa win of Okinawa tournaments for pitcher. He forms a battery with the 1st draft pick, Taiga Kojima catcher.

The batting lineup will feature outfielder Takuya Hiruma was promoted to the first team for the first time this season in the game against Orix Buffaloes on the 3rd (at Hotto Motto Stadium), starting line-up for the third consecutive game. The cleanup hitters will be Kojima, Nevin, and Ishii.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (middle) Kuwahara

2 (Shortstop) Takizawa

3 (capture) Kojima

4. Nevin

5 (2) Ishii

6 (right) Canario

7 (DH) An-Ko Lin

8 (3) Watanabe

9 (left) Hiruma

Starting pitcher: Kaima Taira