◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Lotte (16th, Belluna Dome)

On the 16th, Seibu Lions will play against Lotte at their home stadium, Belluna Dome. They have faced opposing starting pitcher Mori five times this season and lost all of them. Can they finally get the win they've been waiting for in their sixth encounter?

The lineup started as the leadoff hitter and center fielder, Manaya Nishikawa outfielder replacing Natsuo Takizawa infielder, who was removed from the active roster due to a right right oblique muscle tear. Takeya Nakamura infielder, who had turned 43 the previous day, returned to the starting line-up as the sixth batter and DH after three games.

The starting pitcher Natsuki Takeuchi, who is aiming for his ninth win.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (center) Nishikawa

2 (Captive) Kojima

3 (1) Nevin

4 (Right) Canario

5 (2) Ishii

6 (DH) Tsuyoshi Nakamura

7 (3) Mountain Village

8 (left) shore

9 (shortstop) Genda

Starting pitcher: Natsuki Takeuchi