☆ Hanshin Tigers vs. Rakuten Eagles (18:00, Koshien) Hanshin Tigers: Otake, Rakuten Eagles: Maeda Ken

The interleague series has only one game remaining, Hanshin Tigers-Rakuten Eagles game which was postponed due to rain. Currently, Rakuten Eagles is in last place in the interleague series, 10 games behind the league leaders, Seibu Lions. If they draw or lose, they will finish the interleague series with a double-digit deficit.

The last time a team finished the interleague series with a double-digit game deficit was in 2011 when Lotte (10th place), Yokohama (11th place, both 10 games behind), and Hiroshima (12th place, 12 games behind). If Rakuten Eagles finishes the interleague series with a double-digit game deficit, it will be the first time in 15 years. It will also be the first time since the series was shortened to 18 games in 2015. Can they show their fighting spirit and finish with a victory?