◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes vs. Lotte (July 7th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Yasuto Takashima gave up three hit but kept the opposing pitch runs through three innings.

An uneasy atmosphere settled over the third inning with both teams scoreless. With two outs, Ogawa hit a single to right field, and then a pickoff throw to first base was made during Takabe's at-bat. This drew boos from the Lotte fans in the left field stands. Nevertheless, on the fifth pitch of a 1-2 count, the batter struck him out struck out, preventing a run from scoring. Warm applause was then given by Orix Buffaloes fans in the right field stands.