◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles 4-1 Nippon-Ham (April 4th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile)

Nippon-Ham suffered another loss, unable to overcome Rakuten Eagles 's starting pitcher Maeda. They managed to score one run in the ninth inning to prevent shutout game, but their powerful offense was nowhere to be seen.

In the previous three-game series against Orix Buffaloes (at Escon Stadium), the offense exploded, racking up 42 hit 10 home runs, and 24 runs in three games, including four consecutive home runs from the leadoff batter in the first inning, and sweeping the series. They also extended their winning streak to five games.

However, in this series, they were closer by Rakuten Eagles 's starting pitchers Hayakawa and Maeda, managing only 7 hit 0 Home Run, and 1 run over two games. They suffered two consecutive losses.

After the game on the 3rd, following a big shutout game with four consecutive home runs, manager Shinjo commented, "We seem to get shutout game a lot in the game after we hit a lot of home runs (laughs), statistically speaking. Maybe we should change about six players (laughs). The other way around, you know. It's strange. Hayakawa and Ota's catching was really good, but you can't win with just two home runs."

On this day, the offense remained silent for the second consecutive game, and after the match, they left the stadium saying, "Tomorrow, tomorrow."