◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu Lions (16th, ES CON FIELD)
Nippon-Ham took an early lead with 3 runs in the first inning.
Seibu Lions The starter was announced to be Sumida, but was hastily changed to Sou Sato before the game started. It was an unexpected pitcher, but he attacked in the first inning.
With two outs, Manami drew a walk to get on Walk, and the next batter, Reyes, hit a go-ahead RBI doble the right-field line. Nomura followed with a two-run homer to left-center field, his sixth of the season, giving his team a three-run lead.
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![[Scoreboard] Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu Lions](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[Nippon-Ham] Kota Kota Tatsu a strong game, giving up only 3 runs in 7 innings, but his "nemesis" Nevin broke the deadlock. "I was trying my best to prevent them from scoring first..."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/15/20260515-OHT1I51619-L.jpg)
![[Nippon-Ham] Takayuki Kato to start against Seibu Lions on the 16th, aiming for a fifth win to tie for the lead: "My physical condition is good."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/15/20260515-OHT1I51501-L.jpg)
![[Nippon-Ham] Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo also admits defeat after the team's third shutout loss of the season: "We just couldn't hit Taira today."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/15/20260515-OHT1I51717-L.jpg)
