◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Rakuten Eagles (25th, ES CON FIELD)

Rakuten Eagles announced starting line-up for the game against Nippon-Ham on the 25th.

The team, aiming for its second straight win, has started YG Yasuda catcher—who is hitting well—as the “No. 2 batter and designated hitter.” All eyes are on the bat of number 55, who has recorded a starting line-up for five consecutive games.

Starting mound will pitcher Kosei Shoji. Expectations are high for the right-pitch as he aims for his personal best of six wins.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

First baseman and right fielder Nakajima

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3rd batter/center fielder Tatsumi

4th batter, left fielder McCusker

5th batter, second baseman Murabayashi

Number 6, first baseman: Asamura

Number 7, Third Baseman: Taira

Number 8, catcher Ota

Number 9, Shortstop: Muneyama

pitcher Shoji