◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 5-2 Rakuten Eagles (28th, Hotto Motto Kobe)

Orix Buffaloes secured a spectacular come-from-behind victory, snapping their three-game losing streak.

In the third inning, with two outs and runners on first and second, Nakagawa hit a go-ahead RBI single to left field. In the seventh inning, trailing by one run, Nishikawa hit his third grand slam over right with one out and bases loaded to take the lead. "I hadn't been able to produce results in such chances until now, so I came to the plate with the mindset of making it back. I'm glad it led to the best possible result," he said with joy. Nishikawa's grand slam is his first in his 11th year, with a total of 79 Home Run.

On the pitching side, starter Kuri delivered a strong performance, allowing only 5 hit 2 runs 7 innings to earn his 6th win of the season, his first in 5 games. From the 8th inning onward, Mukunoki and Machado pitched scoreless runs.