◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Orix Buffaloes 17th Round (23rd, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank 's Haru Matsumoto pitcher achieved an HQS with 94 pitches over 7 innings, 5 hit 2 Walk 1 runs.

pitcher Matsumoto allowed the leadoff hitter to reach base in both early inning and kept runner in scoring position, but was runs pitch through the third inning. In the top of the fourth, Walk and Ryo Ota hit caused a no-out, runners on first and second jam, but he retired Kotaro Kobayashi to right and got Ryoto Kita out for double play hits.

Opposing starter Ryuhei Sotani pitcher continued to pitch well, making this game a pitcher series. In the top of the 7th inning, with neither team scoring at all, Ryoto Kita allowed a run on a timely hit, and Haru Matsumoto pitcher was pulled after this inning. Although he was lose pitcher with no run that day, he fulfilled his role as starter.

Text by Kanako Fukushima