◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Seibu Lions (20th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Having snapped their two-game losing streak the previous night and reached 50 wins this season, Seibu Lions will face Rakuten Eagles at 4 PM (Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi) in an attempt to secure their third consecutive series win.

Seibu Lions infielder Natsuo Takizawa was left out of starting line-up. He appeared at the stadium that day but did not participate in batting practice. outfielder Seiya Watanabe will take his place as the number two hitter and third baseman.

This game will be the first bullpen day since manager Nishiguchi took over 25 years ago. Starting pitcher will be Emmanuel Ramírez. "I think this will be a great memory in my baseball career. I want to help the team and pitch as many inning as possible to help everyone in bullpen," he said, as he stepped onto the pristine mound.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (center) Nishikawa

2 (3) Watanabe

3 (2B) Ishii

4. Nevin

5 (DH) Tonosaki

6 (left) Hiruma

7 (Right) Canario

8 (Shortstop) Genda

9 (catcher) Yu Koga

Starting pitcher: E. Ramirez