Lotte won 7-0 in the game against Rakuten on the 18th (Zozo Marine Stadium). In the first inning, he scored 4 runs in one fell swoop with a timely doble of Yudai Fujioka. In the bottom of the second inning, Akito Takabe scored three runs on a timely triple and Daito Yamamoto 's timely doble to extend the lead. In terms of throwing, starter Atsuki Taneichi pitched 7 innings with no runs and won his 8th win of the season.

On the 18th, CS Fuji TV ONE's "Professional baseball News 2025" focused on starting Atsuki Taneichi. Taneichi pitched well that day, allowing four hit, six strike out, and no runs in seven innings. The show's MC, Nomura Hiroki, praised him, saying, "This is Taneichi's eighth win. He's won five games in a row and has been in the QS for nine games in a row. He has power, speed, and stamina, so I think he's a good pitcher."

Commentator Takenori Emoto commented, "Even Taneichi has an aggressive aura. I'd love to see more pitcher like him emerge and win double digit games." Nomura added, "He seems like he should have the potential to win 12 to 15 games. I'm sure the team situation had something to do with it, but I'd like to see pitch that next year."

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