◆パ・リーグ　オリックス３―１西武（５日・京セラドーム大阪）

Seibu Lions, who were on their worst losing streak of the season with five consecutive losses, suffered another slump in their offense, resulting in a sixth consecutive loss, including one draw.

Although they won the interleague series for the first time with an impressive record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie, they have faltered significantly since the resumption of the regular season, with a record of 3 wins, 10 losses, and 1 tie. Their overall record for the season is 44 wins, 33 losses, and 3 ties, with a positive win-loss record of exactly 11, the same as their winning record in the interleague series. With this loss, their record within Pacific League is 30 wins, 30 losses, and 2 ties, bringing their winning percentage to 50%.

After the game, manager Fumiya Nishiguchi reflected on the team's inability to overcome Orix Buffaloes 's starting pitcher, Espinoza, saying, "We couldn't finish off his fastballs."

On this day too, the offense managed only 5 hit 1 run. During their 6-game losing streak, with the exception of the draw against Orix Buffaloes on the 3rd (11 hit in 12 innings), they have all ended up with single-digit hit. "This is a crucial time. The offense isn't connecting well right now, and we can't score with two outs like we used to," said the manager. After a day's break, they will play a two-game series against last-place Rakuten Eagles in Okinawa starting on the 7th. "We'll go to warm Okinawa and hopefully do something," he said, shifting his focus.