◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs Saitama Seibu Lions 20th Round (1st, Zozo Marine Stadium)

​Chiba Lotte Marines Shuta Takano pitcher started for the first time in two years, pitching seven runs without a second pitch.

He got up and got up with a swinging struck out from leadoff hitter Canario, then went hit through three innings. He continued to pitch steadily, even with runner every inning. In the top of the sixth, although he allowed the leadoff hit, he retired the following hitter with a outfield fly and double play. He closer again in the top of the seventh, runs and left the rest to the relievers.

This season, Osamu Takano has pitched in 27 games as a reliever, also performing long relief in various situations, pitcher Takano. His first start in two years, mound, and his longest inning in two years, he threw 98 pitches over 7 innings, throwing 2 hit, 3 walks, Hit by Pitch 8 strike out, and no runs, delivering a strong performance that earned his first win as a starter.

Text by Minagi Niwa