◆ Pacific League 10-0 Seibu Lions (3rd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte win Seibu Lions with a shutout relay, preventing a three-game sweep against the same opponent and reducing their deficit to three games. The highlight was the excellent pitching performance of starting pitcher Kaito Kaito Mori. His powerful fastball and sharp two-seam two seam fastball allowed him to pitch seven scoreless innings, runs only six hit. He pitched his longest inning and threw his most pitches (103) since turning pro, securing his second win of the season.

This was win since the opening pitcher Seibu Lions on March 27th (at ZOZO Marine Stadium). In the post-game interview, he beamed, saying, "This is the best!"

"I felt like I was causing trouble for the reliever pitchers in the last two games, so I wanted to pitch as many inning as possible to give them a rest," he said, having fulfilled the heavy responsibility of being a reliever.

After his impressive pitching performance in front of a packed stadium, he bowed and said, "I truly believe that your passionate support gives us strength, so please continue to support us in the future. Thank you very much for today."

Also, on the day of the "Children's Job Experience" event, when asked by an elementary school student, "How many bowls of rice do you eat in a day?", she replied with a smile, "About five bowls for breakfast, lunch, and dinner." She will continue to rack up wins in the future.