Seibu Lions won the interleague series with a record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie, for a winning percentage of .824. After their game Orix Buffaloes on June 21st, they extended their lead to a season-high of 19 games, but they have been struggling since the league season resumed.

They were leading the league but have now fallen to second place, with no games behind third-place Nippon-Ham. Now is a crucial time for them to hold on. The team has been in a slump since their Rakuten Eagles loss against walk-off on June 22nd, when they couldn't hold onto their lead. Since then, their record is 1 win, 9 losses, and 1 tie. Their lead, which was as high as 19 games, has shrunk to 11 games in just under two weeks.

The team's batting lineup has been particularly struggling. In May, when Nevin returned, the team led the league with a .277 Home Run, 30 home runs, and 117 runs scored, but so far in July, they are at the bottom of the league with a .176 batting average and only 6 runs scored. pitcher staff, which had been the backbone of their strong performance, is also showing signs of fatigue. Both the pitching and hitting are becoming difficult.

Will it continue to sink, or will it resurface? The crucial battle continues.