◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Orix Buffaloes (24th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks starting pitcher, Toshiya Nakamura, was pulled from the game after three innings, having given up five hit and three runs.

In the second inning, with two outs and runners on second and third base, he gave up a three-run Home Run to So to right-center field, allowing Orix to take the lead. Although he gave up a series of hits after that, he managed to hold on with minimal runs, and in the third inning, closer Orix Buffaloes 's cleanup hitters in order. "I really regret that home run right after we scored the first run," the left-hander reflected. "fielder quickly caught up and took the lead, so I'll be cheering them on so they can win," he added emphatically.

From the fourth inning, Taiga Kamichatani pitcher moved up to mound and rebuilt the rough game.