◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 4-3 Nippon-Ham (August 8, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Nippon-Ham lost a close game against Orix Buffaloes, putting them back to a season-worst deficit of four games. They have now lost seven straight games at Kyocera Dome since September 5th of last season against Orix Buffaloes. This seven-game losing streak against Orix Buffaloes on the road is the first time in 26 years, since 1999-2000, that they have suffered such a humiliating defeat.

Tatsu, the starter, made the game 5 hit 3 runs in the sixth inning but lost the third. His fastball was 155 km/h, the fastest of the season, and was 5 strike out

In the second inning, with the score tied 0-0 and runners on first and third with one out, Seymour hit sacrifice fly to right field to give the opposing team the lead. However, in the third inning, Reyes hit a two-doble to take the lead. But in the fourth inning, with no outs and a runner on first, Tatsuya gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to Moritomo. The offense continued to create chances after that, but couldn't get the crucial hit. They were held scoreless by Orix Buffaloes relief pitchers, including Hiroshi, Teranishi, and Mukunoki.