◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 5-2 Orix Buffaloes (25th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Orix Buffaloes suffered a come-from-behind loss, resulting in their second consecutive series defeat.

Six rounds of battle decided the outcome. With the score tied with one out bases loaded, Wakatsuki grounded out to second double play, and immediately after, in the defense, Ota grounded out to second to leadoff Dai Makihara. With two outs and runners on second and third, Yamazaki hit a go-ahead two-run single to Shoko, and although he had no earned runs, he runs for the first time in 11 games. Manager Kishida bit his lip and said, "Soichiro was just about to be dealt with somehow, but he wasn't closer... but there are minor mistakes, so please double-check thoroughly."

The batting lineup managed 13 hit, following their 15 hit on the 24th, but only scored two runs without a single timely hit. Sugimoto was placed in the cleanup spot for the first time this season, but the team lacked a decisive hit. The manager struggled to find the words, saying, "There are various reasons for using Sugimoto, but I think he did it with determination. The fielder are hitting well, but we just can't seem to convert them into runs. We put together the batting lineup with careful consideration. We'll rethink it once again."

The team's winning record for June has been wiped out. Manager Kishida remained optimistic, saying, "It's a painful losing record, but we have to somehow turn things around from here. We just have to take it one game at a time and try to win."