On May 13, in the 11th game between Fukuoka Softbank and Saitama Seibu Lions held in MIZUHO PayPay Dome, Saitama Seibu Lions win 2-1.

Starter Mitsunari Takahashi pitcher gave up the lead in the bottom of the second inning with Kensuke Kondo 's solo home run of the ninth, but in the top of the third, the lineup created a chance with one out, runners on first and third. During a wild pitch, the team tied the game, but then succeeded in taking the lead with Manaya Nishikawa sacrifice fly from runners on second and third.

From the third inning onward, Mitsunari Takahashi pitcher shone with his teammates' defense, and his steady pitching allowed runs. In the bottom of the eighth, Hotaka Yamakawa and Yuki Yanagita were cut to struck out by two consecutive batters. Although he had already thrown 113 pitches, he also pitched in mound of the bottom of the ninth. He gave Walk to the leadoff team, leaving two outs and runners on first and third, but ultimately closer Isami Nomura player to swing and miss struck out to secure complete game win.

Mitsunari Takahashi pitcher has shown good compatibility with Fukuoka Softbank this season, winning four of four fights against him this season, earning his fifth win. Right after conceding the lead, the lineup immediately took the lead, with Koga marking two hit.

Fukuoka Softbank Haruto Fujiwara pitcher, making his professional debut and first start, said, "I got runs, but I was able to enjoy the first-team stage," and in the fourth inning, he hit 23 Walk 2 runs. Although the relief staff had no runs, the lineup was limited to a solo Home Run by Kondo before their nemesis, Mitsunari Takahashi pitcher.

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Nishi ○ Kosei Takahashi
So ● Haruto Fujiwara-Hikaru Kimura- Hernandez - Osuna -Yuki Matsumoto-Kazuki Sugiyama

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa