◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Rakuten Eagles (8th, Naha)

To commemorate the fact that Seibu Lions, Kaima Taira, and pitcher—all from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa—achieved “pitcher ’s first win held in Okinawa” during the game on the 7th against Rakuten Eagles, an autographed commemorative ball was displayed on the 8th at Cellular Stadium Naha in Okinawa.

Taira retired all three batters in order through the third inning. In the fourth inning, he had two consecutive Walk with runners on first and second, but managed to get through with Murabayashi swinging struck out. He also recorded two outs bases loaded in the fifth inning, but retired Muneyama struck out swinging. He earned his sixth win with four hit and no runs in the fifth inning. In the NPB regular season in Okinawa, which began in 1961, he earned his long-awaited first win in his 38th game.