◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 0-3 Softbank Hawks (12th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
Softbank Hawks lost to Seibu Lions, a team they've struggled against for the past three series, dropping to third place for the first time this season. Their record against Seibu Lions who have now moved up to second place, is 3 wins and 7 losses.
Starting pitcher Haru Matsumoto gave up a two-run homer to Ishii in the fifth inning with no outs and a runner on first base. "I have to seriously reflect on giving up home run," he said, as he gave up two runs in six innings and suffered his second loss of the season. In the seventh inning Taiga Kamichatani gave up another run.
The offense managed to get runner into scoring position in every inning through the third, but failed to score. After missing early opportunities, they remained silent in the middle innings and beyond, resulting in their third shutout game loss of the season.
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