◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Lotte (Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions Starting Kaima Taira pitcher had pitched 2 inning in 2 appearances before the game with a ERA of 0.00. On this day, he hit runner every inning from the first inning but failed to allow a decisive hit, pitching 4 hit 5 innings with no runs. On the other hand, Lotte starter Kojiro Hiroike pitcher allowed a single to leadoff Canario in the third inning, but hit pitched excellently, with only that one hit. Both teams continued their "unsupported battles" through five innings.