Starting at 5:00 PM on June 28, the eighth match between Chiba Lotte Marines and Fukuoka Softbank will take place at Zozo Marine Stadium.

[Head-to-Head Record] Chiba Lotte Marines (5th place) vs. Fukuoka Softbank (2nd place): 3 wins, 4 losses

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Chiba Lotte Marines: Kazuya Ojima pitcher 2 wins, 4 losses in 8 games, ERA 2.57
Fukuoka Softbank: Haru Matsumoto pitcher 4 wins, 2 losses in 10 games, ERA 3.74

Due to inclement weather, the current series has been canceled for two consecutive games. The announced starting pitchers for Chiba Lotte Marines are Kazuya Ojima pitcher In his last start (on the 21st against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles), he pitched 7 innings, allowing 5 hit 7 strike out 2 runs. This month, he has a record of 1 win and 0 losses in 3 games, with a ERA of 1.83, demonstrating consistent pitch. His last matchup against Fukuoka Softbank was on April 5, when he suffered a loss after pitching 4.1 innings and allowing 4 runs.He hopes to avenge that loss while maintaining his current hot streak.

Versus Fukuoka Softbank is, Haru Matsumoto pitcher mound will start. In his most recent start, on the 17th against in the farm league, he pitched five innings, allowing 2 , 7 , and no —a strong performance. This will be his first start for the first team since the game against on the 10th, and he hopes to lead the team to a third straight win with a solid outing . Orix Buffaloes hit strike out runs Hanshin Tigers pitch