◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 8-3 Lotte (October 10, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks won by a large margin, securing a series win for the first time in two series.

Starting pitcher Maeda Yu allowed a hit by Hit by Pitch and infield hit closer two outs in the first inning, but retired Ueda on a groundout to second base to end the runs. In the second inning, with one out and a runner on first, he gave runs a two-run homer to Inoue to left-center field, but after that he showed tenacious pitch.

The lineup was trailing by two runs in the third inning with one out and a runner on first, but Shuto hit a timely triple wall to right field to get one run back. Still two outs and a runner on third. On the first pitch to Yanagida, Shuto at third base runner stole home with a large lead. Lotte's starter Mouri hurriedly throw home plate, and catcher Matsukawa attempted to touch the ball, but the ball spilled and the ball was saved.

After tying the game, Kurihara led off the fourth inning with a go-ahead solo home run, and in the fifth inning, with one out and a runner on third, Shuto hit an RBI single to center field. Maeda Yu also stepped up, limiting the opponent to two runs in five innings.

In the seventh inning, with two outs and runners on second and third base, Yamakawa hit a three-run homer to left field, securing a large lead and clinching the win.

Yu Maeda secured his first win of the season and his first home win.