◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Rakuten Eagles (9th, Belluna Dome)

Rakuten Eagles of Hideto Asamura infielder hit the first timely hit.

DH He started starting line-up in the 4th inning. With both teams scoreless, with two outs in the fourth inning, he caught the fifth change-up pitch from Seibu Lions and Sou Sato, 128 kilometers, and carried it to right field. The second baseman runner came back to life and scored the first RBI run of the game, his first in three games, and he and Coach Shiokawa exchanged a friendly hug on first base.

Asamura has played in 29 games this season up to this match, recording a batting average of .275.