◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Nippon-Ham (August 8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Nippon-Ham pitcher Kota Tatsu (22) was pulled from the game after 6 innings, having given up 5 hit 3 runs. He recorded his fastest fastball of the season at 155 km/h, strike out, and handed mound over to reliever Uehara after 103 pitches.

In the second inning, with the score tied 0-0 and one out with runners on first and third, Seymour hit sacrifice fly to right field to give his team the lead, but his teammates managed to take the lead in the third inning. However, in the fourth inning, with no outs and a runner on first, they gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to Moritomo.

He hails from Sakai City, Osaka, and this was a triumphant return to his hometown. It was also his first appearance at Kyocera Dome since turning professional. The day before, after practice on the 7th, he was enthusiastic, saying, "I think I can win because it's Osaka. It's where I grew up," but he was unable to secure his third win of the season.