The ninth game between Tohoku Rakuten Eagles and Saitama Seibu Lions will be held at Shinrindori Stadium Izumi on September 1st at 12:00.

[Season Series Record] Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (2nd in the East) vs. Saitama Seibu Lions (3rd in the Central): 3 wins, 5 losses

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles is keeping an eye on Soshi Yoshino. He was promoted to the first team for the second time this season on August 11th, but his performance was disappointing, and he was removed from the roster again on the 24th. Nevertheless, he recorded 2 At Bat 4 hit in his first game back with the farm team (against Saitama Seibu Lions on the 25th). Three games from the 27th were canceled due to rain, giving him a break, but he aims to make a comeback and return to the first team as soon as possible.

On the other hand, the Saitama Seibu Lions Lions will be looking to Sowa Yokota who had two hit in the previous game, including his fifth home run of the season. He's been in great form so far in August, with a monthly batting average of .393 (24 At Bat 61 hit). His .305 batting average is also the best in the Central Division. Can he continue to impress and earn his first call-up to the first team?