◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Softbank Hawks (August 1st, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher Takahisa Hayakawa started the game against Softbank Hawks, but was removed from the game after 6 innings, having given up 7 hit 1 Walk, and 3 runs.

He started strong strike pitch consistently, and held the opposing team hit and runs through two innings. However, in the third inning, with two outs, he walked Walk and then gave up a two-run homer to Masaki. It was a low-angled blast with a ball speed exceeding 180 km/h, giving the opposing team the first run. In the fourth inning, with a two-run deficit, he gave up a run on a timely single to right field to Yanagida with one out and a runner runs. He pitched well in the game, but was unable to secure the win.

The batting lineup is struggling against Softbank Hawks 's starting pitcher, Kamichatani, and has been held scoreless through six innings.