On July 2, in the 14th game between Fukuoka Softbank and Saitama Seibu Lions held in MIZUHO PayPay Dome, Fukuoka Softbank win 3-1.

Fukuoka Softbank 's starter, Ryosuke Otsu pitcher, gave up the lead in the top of the second inning with Kazunari Ishii 's solo home run. Although he gave up a home run, he kept the pitch safe, including three retired batters in order, and retired the mound with 92 pitches in 7 innings, 3 hit 2 Walk 4 strike out 1 runs.

In the bottom of the fifth, Takashi Umino player hit and two Walk with one out and bases loaded, Tomoya Masaki hit a go-ahead two-run single. In the bottom of the sixth, Ryoya Kurihara added another run with his 23rd solo homer.

In the top of the eighth, Yuki Matsumoto pitcher connected with no runs, and in the top of the ninth, Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher closed out, ending the game at 3-1. Starter pitcher Otsu recorded his league-leading eighth win. The team achieved five consecutive wins, including a tie.

Saitama Seibu Lions 's starter, Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher, pitched 96 pitches over 6 innings, 5 hit 3 Walk 7 strike out 3 runs. The lineup was closer to 4 hit, suffering their first five-game losing streak of the season.

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West: Natsuki Takeuchi-Taishi Mameda-Masaya Kuroda
So ○ Ryosuke Otsu-Yuki Matsumoto- S Kazuki Sugiyama

Written by Aoi Nemoto