The second game between Hokkaido Nippon-Ham and Orix will be held at ES CON FIELD from 2:00 p.m. on April 5th.

[Match results] Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (2nd place) vs. Orix (1st place) 0 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws

[Scheduled starting pitchers]
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham pitcher Shoma Kanemura 1 game, 1 win, 0 losses, ERA 0.00
Orix: pitcher Alen Kuri 1 game, 0 wins, 0 losses, ERA 3.00

The starting pitcher for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham pitcher Shoma Kanemura. In his first opening game against Saitama Seibu on March 28th, he pitched 105 pitches in 9 innings, allowing 6 hit 1 Walk, 4 strike out runs earning his first complete game and shutout game win as a professional, and getting off to a great start. With only 7 days left in between, he will be mound well to stop the team's losing streak.

On the other hand, Orix 's pitcher Alen Kuri, will start. In his first appearance since the transfer on March 29th against Tohoku Rakuten, he struggled with 111 pitches in 6 innings, 7 hit and 5 Walk, but only allowed 2 runs. Will he be able to pitch well in this game and get his first win since the transfer?

・ Pacific League standings /individual results