◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Fukuoka Softbank Game 17 (26th, Belluna Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank are their arch-rivals Kosei Takahashi They scored three runs off pitcher to take the lead.

The batting lineup, which had struggled against pitcher Kosei Takahashi this season with a 0.00 ERA and four losses in four games, was hit through four innings in this game as well. However, after the bottom of the fourth inning, the team huddled together with coach Yuya Hasegawa at the center, and the effect of that was immediately apparent in the top of the fifth inning.

With 1 out Keita Yamamoto players and Taisei Makihara The players got on base with consecutive hits, Akira Kawase The player draws Walk. The lower part of the lineup creates a chance, and the leadoff hitter... Tomoya Masaki The player hit a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring the first run. Ukyo Shuto The player hit a sharp line drive that sailed over right fielder 's head for a timely triple.

This is the first time this season that multiple runs have been scored against pitcher Kosei Takahashi. They took an early 3-0 lead against their nemesis and he continued to pitch well. Yugo Maeda He provided support for pitcher.

◇Comment from Shuto
"I hit a fastball. With Yugo (Maeda) holding strong, I wanted to somehow provide some support. I'm glad it turned out to be a timely hit that added a big run. I want to somehow turn this last game of the first half of the season into a win and end it on a good note."