Tigers Kenta Maeda makes his first start after transferring, pitching 2 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run. Pitcher Maeda struck out the first batter with a slider in the first inning, and the next batter also got an out with a first grounder and a strikeout.
"I'm working on being able to throw big things. I want to be able tothrow as many shots as I like," he said. His next pitching is scheduled for the 7th, which is the 5th day of the junior high season.