◆ Pacific League vs. Softbank Hawks (28th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Softbank Hawks Starter Haru Matsumoto pitcher pitched through four innings without allowing a run runs closer, but ran into trouble in the fifth inning while holding a three-run lead. With one out and runners on first and third, he gave up a run on a groundout to third double play, and then, with two outs and a runner on first, he surrendered a two-run homer to Yamaguchi that tied the game.He was pulled after five innings, having allowed five hit, four Walk, and three runs, missing out on his fifth win.

This was his first appearance on the first team since the game against Hanshin Tigers on the 10th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome). This marks his fourth consecutive game being taken out after five innings, and he was unable to meet the expectations of the coaching staff.