◇ Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs Saitama Seibu Lions 5th Round (26th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's Kaima Taira pitcher pitched 7 innings with 116 pitches, 2 hit, 2 Walk, 10 strike out no runs.

pitcher Taira, who had tied his personal best with 12 strike out in their previous encounter. If you closer a three-person exit in order, including two consecutive struck out in the first inning, you will be hit pitch up to three innings and keep your opponent at bay. In the bottom of the fourth, he gave up his first hit with two outs but retired Yukiya Ito player struck out swinging, nipping the crisis in the bud.

In the bottom of the 5th and 6th innings, all three batters retired in order. In the bottom of the 7th, with Walk and hit, the team faced a crisis with runners on first and second and no outs. They allowed Yutaka Ito to advance with runners on second and third with one out and runners on second and third, but then retired McCuscar and Hikaru Ota to consecutive struck out and retired mound with no runs.

This season, since returning to starting, he has posted impressive numbers such as his first complete game and first shutout game in the game against Chiba Lotte Marines on March 29, with a 2-0 record and a ERA.49 in 5 games. strike out The number of games also reached 36, making them the league's top scorer.

◇ Comment from pitcher Taira
"There were moments when I gave Walk, but I was able to closer the following lineup firmly. I was able to aim for struck out and accumulate good outs, so I think that was good for me as well. I'll make sure to make sure to prepare for my next outing."

Text by Ao Yokoyama