[Nippon-Ham] Another error leads to the winning run... Tamiya makes a fielding error on a bunt in the 8th inning, preventing them from moving up to second place for the first time in three months, and Hiromi Ito 's 9th win is postponed for 7 innings with 1 runs | Pacific League

[Nippon-Ham] Another error leads to the winning run... Tamiya makes a fielding error on a bunt in the 8th inning, preventing them from moving up to second place for the first time in three months, and Hiromi Ito 's 9th win is postponed as he gives up 1 runs in 7 innings.

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July 10, 2026 21:02

Hiromi Ito throws with all his might (Photo by Masahiko Ikeuchi)

◆ Pacific League Nippon-Ham 1-2 Seibu Lions (October 10, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham lost to Seibu Lions, failing to climb to second place for the first time since April 11th. Their lead in the standings was reduced to 10 games.

In the eighth inning, with the score tied 1-1, reliever Shimamoto gave up a go-ahead sacrifice fly to Nevin. Starting pitcher Ito threw 103 pitches over seven innings, allowing five hit and one runs but was unable to secure his ninth win, which would tie him for the league lead.

In the third inning with one out and a runner on third, Narama scored on a ground ball by Mizutani, giving the team a 1-0 lead. However, in the seventh inning, starting pitcher Ito gave up a solo home run to Kuwahara to tie the game. In the eighth inning, with the score tied 1-1, catcher Tamiya's error contributed to reliever Shimamoto giving up a go-ahead sacrifice fly to Nevin. The team's total number of errors swelled to 54.

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