◆ Pacific League Nippon-Ham 6-2 Rakuten Eagles (19th, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham won with a come-from-behind victory, moving up to third place.

In the second inning, trailing by one run, Gunji scored four runs in one run and other two-run homers, and in the third inning, Mannami's 11th two-run homer added the lead. Starting pitcher Ito carried runner in scoring position every inning, but pitched 11 hit 2 runs over 6 innings to earn his fifth win, tying for the league lead with .

Shinjo was the first to mention Mannami's play after the game: with two outs and runners at first and second, Mannami hit a brilliant direct return ball to second base runner, who was trying to home on Kogo's hit to right field. Mannami's backhome made it possible for us to win the game. That was the reason he was able to bring in win. It's difficult to do that. It is difficult to throw catch a ball when it is inserted a little bit. The first time I saw him, I thought he was a good player.

Regarding Gunji, who had a home run after a month and a half, he said, "I actually have good chemistry with Shoji. Perhaps because of that chemistry, the timing was perfect. I think he's the one who's most relieved."