◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Saitama Seibu Lions, Game 16 (22nd, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions Seiya Watanabe The player hit a game-tying doble.

The Saitama Seibu Lions were trailing by three runs from the start of the game. In the bottom of the 3rd inning... Takuya Hiruma After scoring two runs with a timely triple by a player, the leadoff batter in the bottom of the 4th inning... Nevin doble by one of the players created a scoring opportunity. With two outs, Watanabe stepped up to the plate and skillfully connected with an inside pitch, sending the ball to center fielder. It sailed over center fielder 's head for a timely doble, tying the game.

He had a somewhat sluggish May with a batting average of .222, but his performance improved in June with a batting average of .282, and in July with a batting average of .333 in 15 games (as of the start of the game). He is currently on a six-game hit streak.

◇Comment from Watanabe
"The pitch I hit was two seam fastball. I'm glad I was able to get a hit in a situation where we needed an extra run."

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa