◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Rakuten Eagles (28th, Hotto Motto Kobe)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Alen Kuri pitcher was pulled after 7 innings: 5 hit 2 runs, and 3 strike out.In the first inning, with one out, he walked Tatsumi on a Walk, but retired the next two batters to escape the inning unscathed runs. In the second inning, he suffered a nosebleed, but with one out and a runner on first, he remained composed and retired Murabayashi on a groundout to second and Suzuki Dai on a groundout to first. He retired the side in order in both the third and fourth innings.

In the fifth inning, with one out, Murabayashi was brought to right, and with two outs and a runner on second, Horiuchi gave up a Hit by Pitch, putting runners on first and second. Even so, they managed to finish Muto in a struck out swing and miss, preventing any further scoring.

In the sixth inning, with a one-run lead, Nakajima led off with a Walk to right field, and then with two outs and a runner on second, McCusker was walked, putting runners on first and second. Watanabe then hit an RBI single to left field, tying the game. With two outs and runners still on first and second, Murabayashi hit an RBI single to left field, giving the opposing team the lead.

He retired the side in order in the seventh inning. In the very next inning, Nishikawa hit a go-ahead grand slam over the right field fence, giving him the chance to earn his sixth win of the season, his first in five games.