[Lotte] Andre Jackson fails to secure his 7th win; he gave up 2 runs in the middle of the 6th inning but was not given enough run support from the offense.

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Jackson (right), who allowed sacrifice fly fly to center field by Seiya Watanabe (photo by Miyoko Tonsho).

◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Lotte (14th, Belluna Dome)

Lotte's pitcher Andre Jackson (30) started the game but pitched 5 1/3 innings, throwing 94 pitches, giving up 4 hit, 3 Hit by Pitch, and 2 runs before being taken out of the game. He was unable to secure his 7th win.

In the second inning, Nevin led off with a solo home run to left field, giving the team the lead. In the fifth inning, An-Ko Lin Hit by Pitch by a pitch, and Ishii hit a single to right hit, putting runners on first and third with no outs. At this point, Watanabe hit sacrifice fly to center field, giving up the second run.

In the sixth inning, a single to left hit on first and second with one out, creating a dangerous situation, and Sakamoto came in to pitch. Sakamoto then got An-Ko Lin to hit into a double double play, preventing any further runs from scoring.

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[Lotte] Andre Jackson fails to secure his 7th win; he gave up 2 runs in the middle of the 6th inning but was not given enough run support from the offense.