◆ Pacific League: Lotte 3-8 Orix Buffaloes (November 11, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte lose to Orix Buffaloes. Their attempt to achieve a season-high three-game winning streak ended in failure for the sixth time.

Starter Long took his third loss, allowing 6 runs s over 5 innings. In the second inning, he gave up a three-run homer—Kida’s first of the season—to Kida; in the third, a solo homer—Nishikawa’s fifth—to Nishikawa; and in the fourth, yet another two-run homer—Kida’s fourth of the season—to Kida, marking his second consecutive at-bat with a home run off Long. He was unable to fulfill his role as a starter.

The batting lineup couldn't get a handle on Orix Buffaloes 's starting pitcher Takashima, who was inconsistent. They had good opportunities, such as bases loaded with two outs in the second inning and runners on first and third with two outs in the fifth inning, but couldn't get the crucial hit.