The first game of the "Nippon Seimei Central Japan-Pakistan Exchange Games 2026" between Hiroshima and Chiba Lotte Marines will be held on May 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Mazda Stadium.

The first game of the Nippon Seimei Central-Pa League Series 2026 will be played between Hiroshima and Chiba Lotte Marines at starting at 18:00 on May 26.

Preliminary Round
Hiroshima: Hiroki Tokoda pitcher 8 games, 2 wins, 2 losses, ERA 2.75
Chiba Lotte Marines: Jackson pitcher 8 games, 2 wins, 5 losses, ERA 4.35

Chiba Lotte Marines The starter of the game was Jackson pitcher. Last season with Yokohama DeNA, he faced Hiroshima Mazda Stadium on May 23 and pitched well in 6.0 innings, 4 hit 1 runs. This will be his first start in a year, and he should get win the momentum of a team that has improved to 7-4 in the last two weeks.

fielder See you there! Misho Nishikawa The team's top hitters have been hitting for nine consecutive hit games, including a game-winning shot against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles on March 23. This is the first time they have played Hiroshima. Will he be able to lead the batting lineup this time as well?

Comments from Jackson pitcher
I think it is very important because I think the teams with good results can ride the wave and have a solid battle after the exchange games. I myself have experience playing against various Central League teams, so I am looking forward to playing again, and since there are many good hitter teams, I have the tendencies and countermeasures in my mind. I want to fight as one with everyone, and I'll be happy if I can do my best hitting and pitch and get into good shape.

Text by Kainagi Niwa