◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク―楽天（２日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher José Ureña (34) started the game against Softbank Hawks but was pulled after 5 innings, having given up 6 hit 5 runs.

They were overwhelmed by a single offensive attack. In the third inning, with both teams scoreless, they faced a two-bases loaded, bases-loaded situation after two hit Walk, and then Kurihara hit bases loaded slam. They were now trailing by four runs. In the fourth inning, Yamakawa hit a solo home run, further extending the lead.

The team is currently on a five-game losing streak, their worst of the season. Their offense managed five hit by the third inning, but was shut out. They are trailing by five runs after the fifth inning.