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

In the fifth inning, with Softbank Hawks leading by three runs, starting Haru Matsumoto gave up a run, leaving runners on second and third with one out. At this point, manager Hiroki Kokubo came out of the mound and replaced the left-handed pitcher, who Taiga Kamichatani as the second pitcher.

Up to this point, he had appeared in seven games as a reliever, with a 2-0 record and 2 hold, ERA 1.59 ERA. The right-hander struck out swinging Nevin, who was in top form. After An-Ko Lin walked to make it two outs bases loaded, Hirasawa flies to left. Having survived a desperate crisis, I returned to the bench.