Chunichi's home runs and points were the worst among 12 teams last season. Chunichi were at the bottom for the second consecutive year for the first time in team history.
Kenta Bright and Kojo Ukai, both aiming to be in the starting lineup in their third year, showed off by hitting two bases. Bright, who took the turn at bat when Ukai was on second base, responded to the curve and hit a timely two-base hit, showing off his results in the one at-bat.