The fourth round match between Chiba Lotte and Fukuoka Softbank will be played on April 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Zozo Marine Stadium.
Matchups: Chiba Lotte (3rd place) vs. Fukuoka Softbank (tie for 4th place), 3-0.
Preliminary Round
Chiba Lotte: Shuta Ishikawa pitcher 1 game 0-0, ERA 0.00
Fukuoka Softbank: Kohei Arihara pitcher 2 games 0-2, ERA 11.32
Chiba Lotte The starter of the first game of the season will be the first time to face his old team, Fukuoka Softbank Shuta Ishikawa pitcher The first time he pitched in his first start since moving to the U.S. In his first start against Orix, he left the game in the middle of the 2nd inning after a dangerous pitch. He will try to make a good game as a starter and make his first win appearance against his old foe.
Ishikawa Hiiragi pitcher comment
I don't think I am particularly conscious of my opponent. However, I can say that this is an opponent I have never thrown at regular season. In that sense, I don't know how they will react to my ball, so there is a part of me that is groping. I'll be sure to throw strategically while keeping a cool head and assessing the situation."
Fukuoka Softbank The second player to watch out for is Ryuta Hirose. He started the season with the second team, but was promoted on the 5th to replace Richard. third baseman He has continued to appear starting line-up as a starter. On the other hand, his batting average is only .250 so far, although he hit 2 hit in the previous day's game, so he will be looking for more results in order to win a regular spot.
Text by Kainagi Niwa
Shuta Ishikawa plays against his former team for the first time: "I'm not particularly conscious of it"
Pacific League Insight
2025.4.10(木) 22:51
