◆Preseason match Rakuten and Chunichi (21st, Vantelin Dome)
In the 7th inning, DH Michael Franco (32) hit a timely hit to the middle of the order with two outs bases loaded in the 4th inning against Chunichi Hiroto Takahashi pitcher (22), a member of the 2023 WBC winning team. count On the 6th pitch from 2-2, a straight ball of 152 km/h was hit back to center fielder "I'm glad I could bring the first run for the team. I'll concentrate on the next at bat and do my best. This was his second consecutive hit game following the game against Lotte on the 19th, and he is getting better for the season opener.
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・ Match details: Rakuten vs Chunichi
・ [Rakuten] Takayuki Kishi gave up 3 runs in 6 innings: "I was able to pitch with a good rhythm"
・ [Rakuten] Go Yamazaki undergoes autologous osteochondral transplant surgery on his left knee and is expected to be unable to return to the game for about six months
・ [Rakuten] pitcher Tomohito Sakai is expected to be unable to return to the game for about a year after undergoing reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament in his right elbow.
・ [Rakuten] Masaru Fujii gave up one runs in the seventh inning: "This was my best performance in a game this year."
