On September 2nd from 12:00, the 9th round match between Tohoku Rakuten Eagles and Saitama Seibu Lions will be held at Shinrindori Stadium Izumi.

【This Season's Head-to-Head Record】Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (2nd in East) vs. Saitama Seibu Lions (3rd in Central) 3 wins, 5 losses

For the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, keep an eye on Yukiya Ito. After being promoted in April this season, he appeared in 19 games but was unable to produce significant results with 9 hits in 48 At Bats and a .188 batting average, and has been adjusting in the farm team since early May. Yukiya Ito just celebrated his 30th birthday on August 30th. As the season enters its final stages, he will be looking to improve his consistency for a re-promotion to the first team.

On the other hand, for the Saitama Seibu Lions, Yuta Nakamizo has reached base in three consecutive games. So far this season, he has appeared in 85 farm team games, the second most on the team, recording 81 hits in 280 At Bats for a .289 batting average, and has hit a Central Division-leading 19 Home Runs. In order to become a force for the first team aiming for a come-from-behind championship, will he be able to make a loud impact in this game as well?

◇ To watch farm team broadcasts, go to PERSOL Pacific League TV. Currently streaming home games hosted by all 6 clubs!