◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 1-5 Rakuten Eagles (27th, Hotto Motto Kobe)

Rakuten Eagles Eagles outfielder Naoki Sato (27) was absent from the game against Orix Buffaloes on the 27th (at Hotto Motto Field Kobe) to rest. He is also expected to rest for the game against the same team on the 28th.

Director Yoshii Masahito explained, "It's a rest day. We plan to let him rest tomorrow as well. He's been working a little too hard."