Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tatsuki Koja will start in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 4th (Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi).

Koja has appeared in 16 games this season, with 1 win, 9 losses, and an ERA of 3.46. In his previous appearance against the Seibu Lions on August 23rd, he held them to 1 runs on 5 hit over 5 innings, but lacked stability, including giving up runs after three consecutive Walk in the 5th inning. "It is a matter of technique, but I also think there are mental issues. I want to be able to throw with my body at full power and my head calm," he said emphatically.

The left-hander has been away from a victory since the game against the Softbank Hawks on May 16th. The team is currently on a two-game winning streak. He expressed his determination, saying, 'The team is in a good rhythm, so I want to ride that momentum somehow. With fewer games remaining, I will do my best to create a positive flow for both the team and myself.'