Last-place Chunichi Dragons seek to end seven-game losing streak at Nagara River stadium

The Chunichi Dragons, currently in last place in Nippon Professional Baseball, are attempting to break a seven-game losing streak in a match against the DeNA BayStars on June 23rd at Gifu's Nagara River Stadium. Despite recently winning two of three games against the Yomiuri Giants, the Dragons face a particularly challenging venue in June at the Nagara River ballpark, which has proven historically difficult for the team during the rainy season. The Dragons will rely on pitcher Marler to secure a victory that would mark their first win at the venue since August 2024 and their first June victory at the stadium since 1992, ending a 74-year drought for the month. The team's struggles in June at Nagara River are well-documented: they have lost seven consecutive June games there dating back to a 1992 match against Yakult. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, with DeNA starting pitcher Irie taking the mound against Marler.