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

Rakuten Eagles announced starting line-up for the game against Lotte on the 23rd.

Daisuke Nakashima outfielder will return to the starting line-up as leadoff batter and right fielder. In the Seibu Lions game at home on the 20th, a batted ball struck directly at third base runner and was removed from the starting lineup, but he returned.

Starting mound pitcher Tatsuki Koja. Expectations are high for the left-hander as he aims for his first pitch in two months.

Lotte has been struggling under manager Masato Yoshii, losing all five of their games. They are hoping to break their losing streak and make a comeback.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

First baseman and right fielder Nakajima

Number 2, Designated Hitter: YG Yasuda

3rd batter/center fielder Tatsumi

4th batter, left fielder McCusker

5th batter, second baseman Murabayashi

Number 6, first baseman: Asamura

Number 7, Shortstop: Muneyama

Number 8, catcher Ota

Number 9, Third Baseman: Kurokawa

pitcher Kosha