◆Exhibition game: Seibu Lions vs. DeNA (21st, Belluna Dome)

In the "Taira showdown" between Seibu Lions 's Kaima Taira pitcher (26) and DeNA's Kentaro pitcher (30), DeNA's Taira emerged victorious.

Both starting pitchers allowed one hit in the first inning, but managed to get the next batters to hit into double play play to start the game runs. In the second inning and beyond, both pitchers had runner on base in every inning, but closer runs at zero.

The game changed in the fifth inning, with both teams scoreless. Seibu Lions 's Taira created a bases loaded-loaded situation with one Walk and a fielding error, and then walked Hummel, allowing DeNA to score the first Walk. With the bases still bases loaded, he then gave up a sweep doble down the left field line to Viciedo, resulting in four runs scored against him. The right-hander said he "knew about the Taira showdown since yesterday." He gave a wry smile and said, "It was a crushing defeat. I'm defeated."

Meanwhile, DeNA's Taira continued his runs pitch, leaving the game after four innings with only two hit no runs.

Prior to the game, Seibu Lions 's Taira had pitched in two exhibition games with ERA of 0.00. DeNA's Taira, on the other hand, was making his first appearance in an exhibition game.