◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Lotte (14th, Belluna Dome)

After completing a two-week road trip that took them from Fukuoka to Hyogo, Osaka, Okinawa, and Hokkaido, Seibu Lions will face Lotte at their home stadium, Belluna Dome, in an attempt to secure their first consecutive wins of July.

The lineup has been riding the wave with 3 Home Run in the last two games, and An-Ko Lin outfielder has started three consecutive games as the fifth batter and DH. Manaya Nishikawa outfielder will play the leadoff center fielder position for the second consecutive game, which was also his regular position last season.

The starting pitcher will be Kaima Taira. This season, since returning to the starting rotation, 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 having reached the required innings pitched pitched, showing exceptional consistency. His last appearance was against Rakuten Eagles on the 7th (in Okinawa), where he earned his 6th win by pitching 5 innings, allowing only 4 hit and no runs. The 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.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (center) Nishikawa

2 (Shortstop) Takizawa

3 (capture) Kojima

4. Nevin

5 (DH) An-Ko Lin

6 (2) Ishii

7 (3) Watanabe

8 (left) Hiruma

9 (Right) Canario

Starting pitcher: Kaima Taira