Lotte's Long will start in the game against Softbank Hawks on the 19th.

Long commented through the team, "I'm ready to fight. I've been training hard this past week and I think my physical condition is really good, so I'll do my best to pitch with all my might tomorrow and give the team a win."

Long has pitched 43 2/3 innings in 20 games this season, with a record of 1 win, 3 losses, 7 hold, and ERA of 4.12. In his appearance against Softbank Hawks on July 4th, closer them runs for 7 innings, earning his first win since coming to Japan.