◆Exhibition game: Lotte 1X-0 Seibu Lions (14th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

In the ninth inning with both teams scoreless, Lotte scored squeeze (the record was pitcher bunt hit) before the pitch by Ryusei Terachi catcher (20) of "5th and 3rd base" with one out and third base, and won walk-off. From the 27th, they won two consecutive victories against Seibu Lions, who will face each other on the opening card of their home base.

In the ninth inning, leadoff hitter Nishikawa Walk. Pinch runner Wada successfully stole second base and advanced to third on bad throw. Manager Saburo smiled and said, "Terachi wasn't in top form today, so I gave squeeze play sign. I wanted to get the ball when I had the chance. Wada got off to a good start on the first pitch, even though pitcher 's quick delivery was fast. He made it work perfectly. Wada is the hero again today."