◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Seibu Lions (24th, Belluna Dome)

Yuki Yanagita outfielder, who hit walk-off on the 23rd, has been listed in the starting line-up as the fifth batter and left fielder for the first time in two games. This season's longest nine-game series has been completed, with two games played so far, with a 5-1 record. They want to keep their momentum going and secure a winning record in the final game of the first half.

Starting pitcher Taiga Kamichatani recorded his first win as a starter in approximately four years in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 16th (at Escon Stadium). Two consecutive wins will further boost the team's momentum.

Softbank Hawks 's starting line-up is as follows:

1 (1) Masaki

2 (Central) Shuto

3 (finger) Kondo

4 (3) Kurihara

5 (left) Yanagida

6 (2) Makihara Dai

7 (Right) Megumi Yamamoto

8 (Catcher) Riku Watanabe

9 (Shortstop) Nomura

Pitcher: Kamichatani