◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 4-3 Orix Buffaloes (24th, Belluna Dome)

Orix Buffaloes suffered consecutive losses, relinquishing their top spot to Seibu Lions and heading into the interleague series in second place in the Pacific League. Yamaoka, making his first start in three years, gave up two runs in 2/3 of an inning and was knocked out after only 20 pitches. The relief pitchers, including second pitcher Yamazaki, put up a good fight, but Yoshida gave up a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seymour, returning to starting line-up after a two-game absence, went hit in four At Bat bats. In the sixth inning, with two outs and runners on first and second, immediately after the team tied the game, he struck struck out swinging. His slump is serious, as he has gone hit in 32 at-bats over eight consecutive games. His batting average has fallen to .169.