Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher Kenta Maeda will start in the game Orix Buffaloes on the 12th.

Kenta Maeda, who joined the team this season, has a record of 2 wins and 3 losses with ERA 2.91 in 9 appearances. He struggled at the beginning of the season, but he has recently started to show his true potential, achieving high-quality starts (HQS = 7 innings or more with 2 or fewer earned runs) in his last three appearances.

Due to cancellations caused by rain and other factors, his scheduled appearances were postponed, making this his first appearance in the first team since July 15th. The veteran, who had made a tune-up appearance in a farm league game against Softbank Hawks on August 4th, nodded and said, "Being able to pitch in the minor leagues was good for proper adjustment. There was quite a gap between appearances, but I'm ready to go into the game without any problems."

A victory would mark his 100th career win in NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball).