On the 28th, Seibu win the game against Nippon-Ham (Belluna Dome) 3-2. Starting pitcher Chihiro Sumida gave up only 2 runs in the 8th inning, and in the 8th inning, Shinya Hasegawa hit a 2-run triple to help the team come from behind and win the game.

In stark contrast to last year's team situation, Seibu is in a good position this season, in 4th place, 3.5 games behind the leader Nippon-Ham. After the three-game series against Nippon-Ham, they will play two games against the second-place Orix in Naha from next Tuesday, and three games against the third-place Softbank Hawks at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on Friday.

Regarding Seibu 's upcoming battles, commentator Kenichi Tanizawa, who appeared on CS Fuji TV ONE's "Professional baseball News" broadcast on the 28th, said, "It's going to be hot in Naha. I think they'll be careful about heatstroke, because of pitcher Imai's example... Seibu 's way of fighting has changed a lot. They're more tenacious now, pitcher have become more stable, and their young players' batting has improved, so they're different to Seibu of the past. That's the case in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 29th, but I think they'll do well in the games against Orix and Softbank."

Commentator Shohei Tateyama, who appeared on the program, commented, "It's difficult to move up unless you beat the teams higher up, so I think the Kyushu Series will be an appealing one as it will be a direct confrontation. I'm sure traveling will be difficult, but I hope they put on a good game."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2025"