◆ Pacific League: Seibu Lions vs. Nippon-Ham (27th, Belluna Dome)

Regarding outfielder Shinya Hasegawa, who was forced to leave the game in the 7th inning of the game against Nippon-Ham on the 26th (at Softbank Hawks at Tokyo Dome next week (on the 30th)." Hasegawa did not appear at pre-game practice that day.

On the 26th, the previous day, Hasegawa started the game as the "number 3 batter and center fielder." In his fourth at-bat in the 7th inning with two outs and runners on count and second base, trailing by two runs, he hit a 135 km/h slider from opposing starter Ito on the fifth pitch of the at-bat, but the ball hit him directly in the top of his left foot, causing him to wince in pain. A trainer rushed to his side, but after a few minutes' delay, he returned to the plate.

However, after full count went full, the ball hit him again in the same spot. Hasegawa crouched down on the spot and was unable to stand for a long time. After doing some light running, he returned to the batter's box and, with sheer determination, drew a walk, which led to Nevin's Walk-tying RBI single. However, he was limping and could not walk properly to first base. Nishikawa was sent in as a pinch runner.