◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Nippon-Ham (23rd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Nippon-Ham' starting lineup has been announced, and fifth-year pro infielder Naoki Arizono will be batting fourth for the first time this season. This will be his second time batting fourth, the first being on October 5, 2023, against Rakuten Eagles (Rakuten Eagles Mobile), in his second year as a pro. At that time, he went 0-At Bat hit 5 with four struck out. With a batting average of .309 and one Home Run in 20 games this season, the promising 23-year-old will show how much he has grown.

Additionally, pitcher Kota Tatsu who was scheduled to reliever the game on the 22nd, the day before it was canceled due to rain, was in the bullpen. Before the game, manager Shinjo spoke to him, and they were seen chatting. Among the reliever, Kanemura and Kiyomiya Tora were left out of the bench. starting line-up was as follows:

1 (Left) Mizutani

2 (Shortstop) Mizuno

3 (Finger) Reyes

4 (3) Arizono

5 (1) Yuki Kiyomiya

6 (Right) Nomura

7 (2) Otsuka

8 (Catcher) Shindo

9 (Center) Hosokawa

pitcher Arihara