◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Rakuten Eagles (October 10th, Mizuho PayPay)

Rakuten Eagles announced starting line-up for the game against Softbank Hawks on the 10th.

In an effort to secure a second consecutive win, YG catcher Yasuda was placed in starting line-up as the "number 7 hitter and designated hitter." Expectations are high for Yasuda's powerful hitting.

The starting mound will pitcher Takahisa Hayakawa. Expectations are high for the left-hander's pitch, as he has recovered from left shoulder surgery.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

First baseman and right fielder Nakajima

Number 2, Third Baseman: Kurokawa

3rd batter/center fielder Tatsumi

4th batter, left fielder McCusker

5th batter, second baseman Murabayashi

Number 6, first baseman: Asamura

Number 7, DH: YG Yasuda

Number 8, catcher Ota

Number 9, Shortstop: Muneyama

pitcher Hayakawa