◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Softbank Hawks (5th, Belluna Dome)

Softbank Hawks removed pitchers Hsu Jo-Hsi and Yusuke Ito from their pitcher after poor performances in the game against Seibu Lions on the 4th. Hsu Jo-Hsi, returning to the team after 16 days of rest, gave up 14 hit and 7 runs in 4 innings and was sent down to the minor leagues again. Yusuke Ito, who pitched second, gave up 5 hits, 4 hit, and 3 runs in 3 Walk. After the game, manager Kokubo explained the reason for removing them from the roster, saying, "They couldn't throw strike."

There were no additions to the roster on this day, and Kazuki Sugiyama is expected to be re-registered with the first team on the 6th. Sugiyama fractured his left hand when he punched the dugout in a game against Nippon-Ham on April 11th. After the injury, closer one scoreless runs, and his promotion to the first team was decided.