[Lotte] Game against Nippon-Ham cancelled due to rain. Manager Saburo remains positive, giving relief pitchers who have pitched in consecutive games a rest: "They will get plenty of rest." | Pacific League

[Lotte] Game against Nippon-Ham cancelled due to rain. Manager Saburo remains positive, giving relief pitchers who have pitched in consecutive games a rest: "They need to get plenty of rest."

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August 22, 2026 19:12

◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Nippon-Ham (22nd, ZOZO Marine Stadium) = Cancelled due to rain =

The Lotte-Nippon-Ham game was delayed due to sudden rain, but it was ultimately canceled as the weather did not appear to be improving.

Lotte's manager, walk-off, took a positive view of the situation, saying, "We wanted to do it, but we couldn't. It can't be helped, so we'll make sure to get plenty of rest. We'll turn this into a positive and be ready to go again tomorrow. Both teams have a lot of reliever pitcher who have pitched on consecutive days, so in that sense, it's a good rest for them."

Jackson will be shifted to the starting rotation.