◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Orix Buffaloes (November 11, Rakuten Mobile Park)

Left-handed pitcher Takahisa Hayakawa, who started the game, pitched well, allowing only 3 hit 1 run runs 7 innings. Due to surgery on his left shoulder last September, he started the season in the minor leagues, but he earned his first win of the season in his return to the major leagues.

"It's been two years since we last won at home, so I'm really glad we were able to win at our home stadium. I had a lot of anxieties, but first and foremost, I wanted to express my gratitude to all the people who have supported us up to this point through my play, and that motivated me to do my best. I was able to pitch like this thanks to the cheers of the fans."

They ended their six-game losing streak against Rakuten Eagles Mobile and closer their nemesis, Orix Buffaloes, against whom they had been on a four-game losing streak. They had lost six straight games against Orix Buffaloes at Rakuten Eagles Mobile, but finally put an end to that losing streak.

He is also known for advising YG Yasuda, who became a hero after hitting a three-run homer over left field, to change his registered name.

"I had a lot of anxiety about what would happen if he didn't get hits after changing his name, but he got hits in the games I pitched. I hope he'll continue to get hits in the future," he said with a big smile.

"The season has just begun. We will fight tenaciously and aim to win the league championship and become the best team in Japan, so please continue to support us," he said, responding to the cheers of the fans.