[Rakuten Eagles] Kenta Maeda to start for his 100th career win in NPB; in-form YG Yasuda to place Rui Muneyama, who has returned to starting line-up in the 3rd spot.
Sports Hochi
August 12, 2026 17:26
◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Rakuten vs. Orix Buffaloes (12th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)
Rakuten Eagles announced starting line-up for the game against Orix Buffaloes on the 12th.
The starting mound pitcher Kenta Maeda. If he win this game, he will reach the milestone of 100 career wins in NPB.
The team, currently on a two-game losing streak, has revamped its batting lineup. infielder Rui Muneyama has been placed in the third spot in the batting order. catcher Yasuda of YG, who has been hitting well, has returned to starting line-up as the sixth batter and designated hitter.
Below is Rakuten Eagles ‘s starting line-up.
[Rakuten Eagles]
First baseman and right fielder Nakajima
Number 2, Center Fielder: Tatsumi
Number 3, Shortstop: Muneyama
4th batter, left fielder McCusker
5th batter, second baseman Murabayashi
Number 6, DH: YG Yasuda
Number 7, Third Baseman: Taira
Number 8, catcher Ota
Number 9, First Baseman: Kurokawa
pitcher Ken Maeda