Taiga Kamichatani, who had a good August, will start the game. Takahisa Hayakawa is on a two-game quality start streak in Fukuoka. | Pacific League

Taiga Kamichatani, who had a good August, will start the game Takahisa Hayakawa is currently on a two-game quality start streak in Fukuoka.

Pacific League Insight

August 14, 2026 21:48

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks pitcher Taiga Kamichatani © Pacific League TV

On August 15th at 14:00, the 19th round match between Fukuoka Softbank and Tohoku Rakuten Eagles will be held on MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

[Head-to-head Record] Fukuoka Softbank (1st) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (6th) 10 wins, 8 losses

[Announced Starting Lineup]
Fukuoka Softbank: Taiga Kamichatani pitcher 30 games, 7 wins, 0 losses, ERA 1.95
Tohoku Rakuten Eagles: Takahisa Hayakawa pitcher 15 games, 5 wins, 5 losses, ERA 2.79

Fukuoka Softbank 's starting pitcher was Taiga Kamichatani pitcher. In August, he pitched in two games, both pitching pitch with seven innings and runs. Since switching to starting on July 16, he has continued his strong pitching streak, including three consecutive wins without a scratch. In the batting lineup, Taisei Makihara is in good form with a .347 batting average in August. Additionally, his batting average against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles was .338, showing his good synergy.

Meanwhile, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles started Takahisa Hayakawa pitcher mound. In his previous appearance (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham game on the 8th), he pitched 106 pitches over 8 innings, 6 hit no walks Hit by Pitch 7 strike out no runs, earning his first win in a month. Also, in MIZUHO PayPay Dome, he has pitched in two games so far, both achieving QS. We hope pitch can keep up his strong form and create games.

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