Pacific League Rakuten 3-2 Seibu (4th, Rakuten Mobile)
Rakuten manager Hajime Miki announced his retirement at the end of this season and offered words of encouragement to outfielder Takero Okajima who held a retirement ceremony after the game. "I wanted to give him the best farewell possible, to add a touch of elegance to his memory," he said, and in the eighth inning, pinch-hit Okajima hit hit to center field to give the team a three-game winning streak. "I think it was a memorable game for him," he said, adding, "I'm filled with thoughts of thanks and appreciation for all his hard work."
Okajima was substituted in the 8th inning, first to right field in the 9th defense and then to left field when the next hitter. He announced the substitution before the third hitter, giving him a chance to get cheers and applause from the stands. He didn't go into depth about the reason for the substitution, but said, "He's been guarding right most of the time and ended up near where the fans The Eagles are on the left side. I hope it's a good day for him." It was a chic way to carve out a memory for many people.
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