◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Seibu Lions (July 7th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

Seibu Lions managed to take the lead.

In the 5th inning with the score tied, Kuwabara reached base with a infield hit to shortstop, and after becoming one out and first base, Junichiro Kishi outfielder, who started at "No. 3 center field", was swam but fired a timely doble to the left field line. First base runner ・Kuwabara's fierce run succeeded in overcoming, and Kishi praised the 32-year-old who showed his guts, saying, "I managed to get runner forward, thanks to Mr. Kuwabara's nice run."

With one out and a runner on second base, outfielder Yuta Nakasawa, batting fourth and playing as the designated hitter, hit a two-run homer to right field, his first professional home run. This was Nakasawa's long-awaited first professional Home Run in his sixth year as a pro, and he wiped the sweat from his brow, saying, "I was getting beaten in the first two at-bats, so I went to the plate with a change of mindset. I was able to hit it with a good feeling."

The team is currently on a four-game losing streak, including a draw. They have also lost five straight games against Softbank Hawks since last year.