[HIGHLIGHTS] Katsuki Higashi, designated opening pitcher for DeNA, was hit by a ball near his right hand in the opening game and was withdrawn from the game.

Katsuki Higashi, designated opening pitcher for DeNA, was hit by a ball near his right hand in the opening game and was withdrawn from the game. Pitcher Higashi suffered a bruise on his right wrist, and the team will judge his future response based on his condition after the 16th.

The professional baseball game DeNA's open game against Rakuten held at Yokohama Stadium, was held on August 1, 2013. The game was won by the DeNA.