Atsuki Taneichi gave up two runs in eight innings in the previous game. Leo Shibata pitched in his third professional game. | Pacific League

From 6pm on September 3rd, the 18th round of Chiba Lotte vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will be held on Zozo Marine Stadium.

[Head-to-head record] Chiba Lotte (6th) vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (2nd) 5-12

【Advance Starter】
Chiba Lotte: Atsuki Taneichi pitcher 5 wins 7 losses in 19 matches, ERA 3.15
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: Leo Shibata pitcher 2 matches 0 wins 0 losses, ERA 1.59

Chiba Lotte started Atsuki Taneichi pitcher during his sixth consecutive QS match. In the last match against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (August 13), he pitched 1 runs until the 7th inning, but in the bottom of the 8th inning, Reyes hit the tying bullet, and in the 8th inning, 131 pitches 7 hit 1 Walk 11 strike out 2 runs did not win or lose. Will it be a good pitch again?

On the other hand, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will start with Leo Shibata, the first rookie in the draft. His last appearance was in the lead game against Fukuoka Softbank (August 23), and he took the mound from the 6th inning with a 3-run lead. 2. He responded to the appointment with a dignified pitch with 4 hit 1 Hit by Pitch 1 runs in 2 innings. Chiba Lotte is his first professional appearance and first start, and in that game, he pitched well with 3 hit, no walks, Hit by Pitch 3 strike out runs in 3 innings.

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