Seibu Lions ・ Kaima Taira pitcher will start in the game against the Lotte Marines on the 14th (at Belluna D).

On this day, he participated in starter practice at Carminique. As usual, he also pitch bullpen the day before and worked up a sweat.

Since returning to a starting role this season, he has appeared in 13 games so far, with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses, and an ERA of 0.99, which is the "hidden best" in the league despite not reaching the required innings pitched pitched, showing exceptional consistency. "I think I've adapted better than I thought I would. My speed has increased compared to 2023, but I've been able to maintain my velocity without it dropping until the end, so I think that's good," he says proudly.

The team returned to Saitama after a long two-week road trip that began in Fukuoka and continued through Hyogo, Osaka, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. The right-hander's last appearance was against Rakuten Eagles on the 7th in Okinawa, where he earned his sixth win with five hit innings, allowing only four runs. Their home stadium, Belluna Dome, is known for its high humidity, but he said, "I went to Okinawa, so I think I'm prepared. It was simply hot in Okinawa, so I feel like I'm pretty used to it," and he is expected to bring win with pitch that is unfazed by the heat.