◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Seibu Lions (23rd, Yamagata City)

Seibu Lions will play against Rakuten Eagles at Kirayaka Stadium in Yamagata City.

In the previous night's match (Tokyo D), extra inning suffered a walk-off loss with two outs in the 12th inning, significantly changing the starting line-up. Masayuki Kuwahara outfielder missed the starting line-up, and Tokumasa Chano outfielder played starting line-up as the 9th batter and right fielder.

In addition, infielder Tyler Nevin, who had been sidelined due to discomfort in his left side, was included in the bench for the first time since the interleague games ended.

The starting lineup is Allan Winans pitcher. Sena Tsuge catcher—marking their third consecutive game as a battery. Regarding his start at a regional ballpark, he said, “I think fans who don’t usually get to see The Lions will be coming out. I’m looking forward to pitching in front of them,” and is approaching the game with a positive attitude.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (center) Nishikawa

2 (Shortstop) Takizawa

3 (1) Hasegawa

4 (DH) Canario

5 (3) Watanabe

6 (left) shore

7 (2) Ishii

8 (catcher) Tsuge

9 (Right) Chano

Starting pitcher = Wynans