◆ Pacific League League: Rakuten Eagles (21st, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Rakuten Eagles 's manager, Masato Yoshii, showed tenacious leadership in his quest for their first win. After starting pitcher Masaru Fujii allowed the opposing team to take the lead immediately after his team scored the first run, he brought in relief pitcher Uchi Seiryu from the second inning.

Fujii then faced a dangerous situation with two outs and runners on first and second base, and gave up a timely single to right field to Sato, tying the game. He then surrendered a two-doble to Yamaguchi that went deep into right-center field.

In his seven appearances this season, he gave up a runs in the first inning of all six starts. His poor start was evident, and he was knocked out after 1 inning, 3 hit 2 Walk, and 3 runs.