◆ Pacific League League: Rakuten Eagles (23rd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Rakuten Eagles will aim to end their losing streak in their game against Lotte on the 23rd.

Since manager Yoshii took over in mid-June, the team has lost all five games against Lotte so far. They are struggling against their former team, where the manager had worked as manager until last season.

In the previous day's game against the same opponent, starting pitcher Hayakawa gave up 10 hit 8 runs in 5 innings, resulting in a heavy runs. Today's starting pitch is Kosha. Expectations are high for the left-hander as he aims for win in about two months.

The team is currently in last place with a deficit of 17 games, but since manager Yoshii took over, they have a record of 12 wins and 12 losses. They want to stop their losing streak against Lotte and gain momentum.