◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu Lions (17th, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham took the lead with a hit by infielder Daigo Kamikawahata.

Kamikawabata, who was promoted to the first team for the first time this season, was put in the starting starting line-up as the "number 2 hitter and second baseman." In the third inning, with one out and a runner on first, he stepped up to the plate and hit a 131 km/h change-up from Seibu Lions starting pitcher Winans down the left field line.

First runner Isobata, who had already started running, doble. Kamikawabata, who was smiling on second base, commented, "I hit change-up. I went to the plate intending to pull it and create a situation with runners on first and third. It turned out to be a completely different hit, but I'm glad it was a hit, and I'm grateful to Iso (Isobata)."

Kamikawabata played in 21 games in the minor leagues this season, recording 20 At Bat in 60 hit for a batting average of .333, which earned him a chance to play for the team.