◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, Game 22 (17th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines Genki Ishigaki pitcher made his professional debut and first start, delivering a strong performance closer hitter to just three in one inning.

First pitch, Daisuke Nakashima He threw a 150 km/h fastball to the batter, then threw a 152 km/h fastball for strike on the second pitch. On the third pitch, he threw another fastball to the outside corner, getting the batter to fly out to left field for the first out. Rui Muneyama The batter was forced to full count and then Walk.

The third McCusker count was in the hitter 's favor, with the second to third pitches being balls. However, on the sixth pitch of full count, he threw a low fastball for strike, recording his first professional struck out. At this point, Muneyama was running to second base. Toshiya Sato The player didn't miss the opportunity and throw to second base for the tag-out. pitcher left mound after one inning, throwing 16 pitches, allowing no hit, one Walk strike out one, and giving up no runs.

Former pitcher Ishigaki joined Chiba Lotte Marines in 2025 as the first overall pick in the draft from Kenta Takasaki High School. Up to this point, he had pitched a total of 20 innings in 18 farm team games, allowing 19 hit, strike out 32, giving runs, and with an ERA of 7.20. After his professional debut, he shook hands with manager Saburo in the dugout with a smile.

◇Comments from former pitcher Ishigaki
"It's a stage I've always aimed for, so I'm glad I was able to pitch this year. There were a lot of famous players and high-level batters, but I was able to show my strengths and end up retiring the side in order, so I'm relieved."

Written by Shinei Tradition