The 22nd round of the match between Fukuoka Softbank and Saitama Seibu Lions will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome from 14:00 on September 5th.

【Match Record】Fukuoka Softbank (1st) vs. Saitama Seibu Lions (2nd) 11 wins, 10 losses

【Probable Starters】
Fukuoka Softbank: Ryosuke Otsu pitcher 19 games, 10 wins, 4 losses, ERA 2.49
Saitama Seibu Lions: Chihiro Sumida pitcher 20 games, 9 wins, 6 losses, ERA 2.19

The probable starter for Fukuoka Softbank is pitcher Ryosuke Otsu. In his previous match against Saitama Seibu Lions, his control was unstable, resulting in 5.0 innings, 6 hit, 5 Walk, and 6 runs. Can he get his revenge and earn his 11th win, tying for the league lead? In the lineup, Ukyo Shuto recorded 2 hit in the previous match against the opposing starter, pitcher Chihiro Sumida. In yesterday's game, he recorded his first hit of September with a safety bunt. He will look to stir things up on the bases with his speed.

On the other hand, Saitama Seibu Lions pitcher Chihiro Sumida is currently on a streak of 4 consecutive HQS. In his previous appearance against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, he decorated his third shutout game win of the season with 9 innings, 3 hit, and 7 strike out. In all 3 games against Fukuoka Softbank this season, he has pitched 7 innings and performed well with 2 win and 0 losses. He hopes to show stable pitch in this game as well and achieve double-digit win for the second consecutive year.