The second round match between Chiba Lotte and Orix will be played on April 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Zozo Marine Stadium.

Results: Chiba Lotte (tie for 2nd place) vs. Orix (tie for 2nd place): 0-1-1

[Preliminary Round
Chiba Lotte: Shuta Ishikawa pitcher 15 games, 7-2, ERA 2.56 (last season)
Orix: Espinosa pitcher 7-9 in 22 games, ERA 2.63 (last season)

Chiba Lotte was a FA signee Shuta Ishikawa pitcher made his first start in his first appearance since being traded. In three open games, he pitched 12 innings and went 0-1 with a ERA 3.00 record. Fukuoka Softbank Can he get his first win start with Zozo Marine Stadium, a team he has pitched well with during his time there?

The starter for Orix is Espinosa pitcher, who is in his second year in Japan. He pitched two games at the same stadium last season and pitched 13.2 innings ERA 3.29. He is 3-1 after four games and should lead his team to a third straight win pitch.

​Pacific League standings Table/Individual Results