◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Softbank Hawks (7th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions ・ Takeya Nakamura infielder (42) was listed as the “No. 4 batter, DH” on the lineup for the game against Softbank Hawks on the 7th (starting line-up). This marks his first appearance in the starting line-up lineup in 421 days, since he batted “No. 4, DH” in the game against Hanshin Tigers on June 12 of last year (Belluna Dome).

On this day, Takeshi Nakamura was promoted to the first team for the first time this season. In the farm league this season, he played in 39 games, recording 26 hits At Bat 98 hit for a batting average of .265, 5 Home Run, and 23 RBI.

On the 15th, he will celebrate his 43rd birthday as the oldest fielder in baseball history. If he hits a Home Run, it will mark his 23rd consecutive Home Run and break the team record, and his first home run in 451 days since the game Softbank Hawks on May 13 (Kyocera Dome). He will step up to his 25th year in professional baseball and his 482nd career Home Run, as he comes up to bat at home plate.

During pre-game practice, he hit some home runs during batting practice and energetically took ground balls at third base, working up a sweat. After practice, he said with determination, "I'll do my best." Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

[Seibu Lions]

1 (RF) Canario, 2 (LF) An-Ko Lin, 3 (1B) Nevin, 4 (DH) Nakamura Tsuyoshi, 5 (3B) Watanabe, 6 (2B) Ishii, 7 (C) Tsuge, 8 (CF) Wakabayashi, 9 (SS) Genda, pitcher: Takahashi Kosei = Right