◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Tokyo Yakult Open Game (7th, Haruno Sports Park)

Saitama Seibu Lions Kaima Taira pitcher had three innings of 1 hit no runs good pitching.

runs In the top of the 1st inning, he gave up a Walk single with one out, but he got the next two batters to closer retire the next three batters. In the top of the 3rd inning, he gave up a Walk single to the first batter, but he got the next two batters to struck out in succession. Hideki Nagaoka was hit by a hit pitch, but he finally retired Yukihiro Akahane on a infield groundout to end his three innings of no runs pitching.

This season, he was selected to represent Japan in the WBC, but regretfully had to withdraw due to injury. He was selected for the Japan team for the WBC, but regrettably had to withdraw due to injury.

Text by Kainagi Niwa