◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Lotte (15th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions took the lead with a hit by infielder Kazunari Ishii.

In the first inning, Nishikawa and Takizawa reached base on consecutive hits. With no outs and runners on first and second, Hirasawa attempted a sacrifice bunt but was caught flying out to the catcher; however, Nevin drew a Walk to keep the inning alive, resulting in one out and runners on first and second bases loaded. Ishii, stepping up to the plate at this point, drove a 137-kilometer-per-hour pitch cutter from the opposing starter, Kawamura, and sent the ball to right field sacrifice fly.

This was welcome run support for pitcher Sou Sato, who was making his first appearance in a first-team game since the May 23rd game against Orix Buffaloes.

The team won their previous game against the same opponent, achieving their first two-game winning streak of the season. win in this game would give them a second consecutive series win.