◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Rakuten Eagles (19th, ES CON FIELD)

Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher Kosei Shoji (25) was removed from the game after giving up 5 hit, 5 Walk, and 6 runs in 3 innings.

They collapsed in the second inning while leading by one run. With no outs and a bases loaded on first, they gave up a go-Walk, and then Walk Kiyomiya Yuki with two outs, forcing in another run. They gave up 4 runs in this inning on 3 hit and 4 Walk.

In the third inning, with one out and a runner on first base, he gave up a two-run homer to Manami, further extending the lead. Shoji said dejectedly, "I'm sorry that I couldn't control the game after they took the lead."

Having served as the opening day pitcher for the first time this season, he had started seven games prior to this match, compiling a record of 4 wins and 3 losses with ERA of 2.93. Given his consistent pitch, this turn of events was completely unexpected.