[Lotte] Losses to Seibu Lions on consecutive games leave them unable to escape last place, now 4 games behind. Starting pitcher Haruya Tanaka gives up 5 runs in 6 innings for his 3rd loss. The offense puts up a good fight but falls just short.

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◆ Pacific League Lotte 4-5 Seibu Lions (August 2nd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte suffered consecutive losses to Seibu Lions. Their deficit has ballooned to four games, and their chances of escaping last place have been postponed.

Haruya Tanaka pitcher, a right-handed pitcher in his fourth year as the starting pitcher, pitched 7 hit 5 runs over 6 innings (3 earned), unable to closer Leo's lineup. I cried even after taking two hits and hitting once. fastball is a tough pitch requiring 110 pitches while running. This marked his third defeat.

The batting lineup showed resilience until the very end, but could only manage to close the gap to one run. In the third round on the 3rd, they want to show their determination and avoid a three-game sweep against the same opponent. They will deliver win to the fans gathered at ZOZO Marine Stadium.

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[Lotte] Losses to Seibu Lions on consecutive games leave them unable to escape last place, now 4 games behind. Starting pitcher Haruya Tanaka gives up 5 runs in 6 innings for his 3rd loss. The offense puts up a good fight but falls just short.