[Triumphal return to pitch after 3828 days]Kenta Maeda “Throws 83 pitches in the middle of the 5th inning, giving up 5 hits and 2 runs… Achieves 2500 innings pitched in Japan and the US!” ”

Tohoku Rakuten’s Kenta Maeda pitched for the first time after returning to NPB. They got off to a good start in the first round with all three players eliminated. In the second inning, he was in a pinch with the bases loaded and no outs, but with the help of his defense, he got through without giving up any runs. However, he was often in trouble after the 3rd inning, and in the middle of the 5th inning, he got off the mound with 83 pitches, 5 hits, and 2 runs allowed. Although his first win after his return was a flop, he achieved a total of 2,500 innings pitched in Japan and the United States!! Although it was a disappointing result for his first NPB appearance in 3,828 days, the seasoned veteran is sure to show off in his next appearances.