On the 13th, Lotte win Softbank Hawks 4-3 in their game at Mizuho PayPay Stadium. Starting pitcher Haruya Tanaka pitched well, throwing 92 pitches over 6 innings, allowing only 4 hit, strike out 8, and giving up only 2 runs, earning his second win of the season. Takahiro Saeki, who appeared as a commentator on CS Fuji TV ONE's "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on the 13th, praised Tanaka, saying, "I think he's been feeling frustrated about not being able to fulfill his role as a starting pitcher. Despite that, he was able to pitch well against Softbank Hawks lineup."

He also added, "He's getting outs, but there are some pitches that are too easy to hit. He shouldn't just be happy that he got the outs; it's important that he works on those areas and performs well in his next outing. I'll be keeping an eye on him in the future," expressing his hopes for his future success.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"