◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 6X-5 Seibu Lions (10 extra inning) (19th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes claimed their fourth walk-off win of the season. Trailing by one run in the ninth, with one out, Ota made a comeback with his fourth solo homer. In the sixth inning, with two outs and runners on first and second and a one-run deficit, the key player who had come down to a struck out showed his determination. extra inning In the 10th inning, he hit a powerful single to right field from runners on second and third with one out. He led the team to two consecutive walk-off wins for the first time in 14 years since the game against Lotte on May 1, 2012 (Kyocera Dome Osaka).

Manager Kishida praised the hero, who will be wearing number 1 jersey this season, saying, "He showed his true competitive spirit." He nodded, saying, "It's a huge relief that they avoided dropping to fourth place if they lost. We're in a position where we have to keep catching up."

Kurebayashi, who injured his left leg in the game against Hanshin Tigers on the 12th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), was on the bench for the first time in three games, but did not play today. The manager revealed, "We are thinking of having him play tomorrow (the 20th)."