Maeda Yukinaga, who served as a commentator for the Nippon Broadcasting System Show Up Nighter Lotte vs. Orix broadcast on the 18th, commented on last-place Lotte.
Maeda said, “To be honest, the balance between pitching and batting is not quite right.In terms of starter, relief pitcher, and the scoring power of the batting team, the numbers are lacking in all areas compared to the higher-ranked teams.”
He pointed out, “If Polanco or Soto doesn’t bat fourth, it will be tough. That’s what’s important to Lotte’s scoring power.”
The team has made it into the A class for two consecutive years and was expected to win the league this season, but it has been a tough battle so far.
(Nippon Broadcasting System Show Up Nighter)
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