July 19th 18:00 NPB Hanshin vs. Hiroshima Game Information
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Hanshin Tigers vs Hiroshima Toyo Carp Match Review
Hanshin Tigers
Murakami Shoki (3 wins, 6 losses, ERA 2.19) will take the mound to prevent a losing streak. On the 12th, he pitched 7 innings and allowed 3 runs during an away game against Chunichi but ended up losing. This season, he faces Hiroki Tokoda for the 5th time, currently holding a record of 2 wins and 2 losses against him. Hanshin's batting lineup failed to break through Yomiuri's bullpen, resulting in two consecutive close losses. Notably, they have struggled at home against Hiroshima, which could be a significant factor. The bullpen deleted 3.1 innings but seemed confident in the defeated game.
Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Hiroki Tokoda (8 wins, 5 losses, ERA 1.82) is aiming for his 9th win of the season. On the 12th, he secured a victory by allowing 3 runs over 6 innings in a home game against Yakult. He has recorded Quality Starts (QS) in 5 consecutive games recently and has shown excellent performance this season at Koshien, allowing only 1 run over 14.1 innings. However, the batting lineup has struggled during away games, potentially suffering from a lack of scoring power. Setup man Daisuke Moriura has been performing his role well in the bullpen.
Comment
The matchup between Murakami and Tokoda marks their 5th confrontation in the first half of the season. Currently, they have an equal record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Murakami has pitched well at home, but Tokoda's issues with speed and command may lead to defeat. Hanshin Tigers appear to have the advantage in the starting pitching, bringing them closer to a victory.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: Hanshin Win
[[Handicap]]: +2.5 Hiroshima Win
[[U/O]]: Under 4.5 ▼