Seibu Lions Lions pitcher Kosei Takahashi will start the game against the Chiba Lotte Marines on the 14th (at Belluna Dome).

So far this season, he has appeared in 17 games, with a record of 8 wins and 5 losses and ERA 2.45. The team finished the previous series against Nippon-Ham (at Escon Stadium) with a 2-1 win, and he said, "The team is on a good run right now, so I will be conscious of not stopping that momentum when I take the mound. I want to contribute to win so that my appearances can give the team even more momentum."