◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 2-0 Seibu Lions (9th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

The momentum Seibu Lions had built up after securing their first series win of the season in the game on the 8th was still strong, but their offense faltered, resulting in their third shutout game loss in just 12 games of the season. They missed out on their first three-game winning streak of the season and their first three-game sweep against Softbank Hawks at the same stadium in five years, and manager Nishiguchi looked dejected, repeating "It was a complete defeat" twice.

He was really beaten by the opponent's starter, Otsu. Kuwabara, who was in the lead in the first inning, hit a hit to the left, but when it was over, this was the only hit. In the 8th inning chasing 2 runs, 2 Walk and a wild pitch created a good opportunity with 2 outs and 1st and 3rd base, but pinch hitter Canario swung struck out. Sugai, who threw 2 hit no runs in the 6th inning, could not get his first win since June last year.

Still, the batting lineup, which had a team batting average of .299 before the start of this card, is in good shape and will not be fielder replaced. 11 and 12, against Lotte (Beruna D), the first of the "PR1DE SERIES," a project following Takumi Kuriyama outfielder (42)'s announcement of retirement at the end of this season, will take place." It is likely to be carried out without the "main actor".