◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Seibu Lions (19th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Seibu Lions 's first-round draft pick, catcher Taiga Kojima, has set a new unusual record.

In the third inning with a one-run lead and one out with runners on first and second base, he hit his fourth home run of the season, a three-run shot to right field. This was his fourth home run since turning pro, and he has now achieved all four types of home runs: solo, two-run, three-run, and bases loaded slam. He became the fastest rookie in history to achieve a "cycle of Home Run."

In the 7th inning with a two-run lead, one out and a runner on third, he hit sacrifice fly to center field, At Bat 1-hit 3 with four RBI. As catcher, his primary position, he helped pitcher Kosei Takahashi earn his eighth win, his first in about a month.

Kojima's most memorable hit was his first professional Home Run against Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes on March 31st (at Belluna Dome). He renewed his resolve, saying, "Ultimately, I want us to win the championship."

The team's losing streak also came to an end at two games.