◆ A series of costly mistakes led to a fourth consecutive loss… Takagi: "It was a wasted opportunity."

On the 15th, Lotte played against Seibu Lions and lost 3-7. In the bottom of the 7th inning, with no outs and a runner on first base, Castillo bad throw on a sacrifice sacrifice bunt to the pitcher. Then, Naonori Yasuda made bad throw on sacrifice bunt down third base line, exacerbating the situation. After that, they allowed Seibu to take the lead.

Lotte suffered four consecutive losses due to a series of painful errors at crucial moments. On the 15th, Fuji TV ONE's 'Pro baseball News 2026' MC Yutaka Takagi said, "Lotte's defense allowing the comeback was a bit of a waste," while commentator Hatsuhiko Tsuji analyzed, "In the first sacrifice bunt, second baseman was a bit late, and (on the second sacrifice bunt) third baseman didn't pitch. It looked like a fake pitch, and it ended up being safe." Takagi speculated on his feelings, saying, "(pitcher is) you really get put off, especially when you pitch wildly. Of course, I understand how you feel," and summed it up as "It was a bit of a waste."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"