◆ Practice match Hiroshima 10-1 Rakuten Eagles (17th, Koza)

Rakuten Eagles 's opening pitcher candidate, Tatsuki Koja pitcher gave up 6 runs in the 3rd inning, resulting in a total of 10 runs. The batting line also went silent after outfielder Naoki Sato hit a home run on the first pitch to the leadoff hitter in the first inning, resulting in a major defeat.

After the game, while speaking with the press, manager Hajime Miki, in an unusually forceful tone, reflected on runs conceded in the first inning, saying, "It's not good. It's unfortunate."

With two outs and a runner on first, Hiroshima's Sasaki grounded out to the gap between second and shortstop, but short stop Rui Muneyama Muneyayama fumbled it. With infielder on first and second, the team lost three runs after three consecutive hits, some long and some short.

The manager pointed out with a grim expression, "I think that made the game less tight, and I wanted Kosha to work harder after his error." He urged the two players, who he hopes will grow into key players for the team, to reflect on their actions with harsh words.