Chiba Lotte Marines 's Ryotaro Mori pitched a perfect three innings in his hometown of Miyakonojo! Tsuyoshi Tanimura also hit a timely hit.

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Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Ryotaro Mori © Pacific League TV
Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Ryotaro Mori © Pacific League TV

On February 23, the "GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP SERIES 2026" between Chiba Lotte Marines and the Czech national team at the March Stadium in Koala, Miyakoa, ended in a 1-1 draw.

Chiba Lotte Marines 's starter, Ryotaro Mori pitcher, threw three innings, including two consecutive struck out from the top of the first inning to the top of the second, and showed a perfect pitch without giving up a single runner. 2nd runner Yoshihide Takahashi pitcher allowed triple to lead hitter in the top of the 4th inning, and lost 1 run between 1 out and grounder, but closer at least runs.

In the bottom of the 5th inning chasing one run, Katsuya Kakunaka player got on base with a hit, and pinch runner Yu Tatematsu scored a stolen base, creating a good opportunity with two outs and second base. Here, Tsuyoshi Tanimura player hit a timely hit to center fielder to tie the game.

Kosuke Nagashima pitcher, who had been on the mound from the 5th inning, was summarized as 2 hit 2 strike out runs no , and in the top of the 7th inning, Seiun Akiyama pitcher closer to retire 3 outs. However, the batting line fell to a three-way retreat behind it, and the game ended according to the regulations.

In addition to Tanimura's timely hit, Kazuki Fujita, Shingo Ishikawa, Kakunaka, and Mitsumi Takano recorded hit. pitcher Mori, a native of Miyako City, showed perfect pitching in three innings, and the four pitcher pitched a total of 1 hit and 1 runs.

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Chiba Lotte Marines 's Ryotaro Mori pitched a perfect three innings in his hometown of Miyakonojo! Tsuyoshi Tanimura also hit a timely hit.