◆Preseason match Rakuten 1-1 Chunichi (22nd, Vantelin Dome)
Spencer Howard pitcher was scheduled to start, suddenly avoided pitching due to a stiff lower back. "I was suddenly told to start during practice," said Tomotaka Matsui, pitcher pitched three innings, allowing two hit, three strike out one runs. "I haven't pitched recently, and I'm able to pitch multiple inning. I thought it was a good chance to pitch," he reflected.
Looking back on the three struck out hits, all of which were straight strikes, he said, "I had an image in my mind that I could get struck out by aiming straight, so I'm glad I got it (struck out). reliever The right-hander, who has experience as a starter, said, "There may be games like this over the course of the season. It was good practice. runs Manager Hajime Miki gave some credit to the team for runs giving up a run in the first inning right after the first inning, but said, "We were able to keep the inning that seemed to be going on smoothly at a minimum. I think we have grown up a little bit. It was a strong pitch that saved the team from an accident.
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