◆ Pacific League 4-5 Softbank Hawks (20th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte lost a close game, suffering their third consecutive defeat against league leaders Softbank Hawks. Their chances of winning the championship on their own were eliminated after 85 games since the start of the season.

In the first inning, Kyota Fujiwara outfielder hit a leadoff hitter homer, and in the third, Koki Yamaguchi outfielder hit a solo homer, scoring three runs early. However, after just five days, starting pitcher Andre Jackson pitcher couldn't hold on with four runs in the fifth inning, allowing the lead into the final innings.

Trailing by one run in the eighth inning, Neftalí Soto infielder, hit his 10th home run of the season, a solo shot to right field off Softbank Hawks 's fourth pitcher, Osuna, tying the game and bringing it back to a draw.

However, in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out and runners on second and third base, Softbank Hawks 's Shuto hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, resulting in a loss.