◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 4-1 Orix Buffaloes (August 1st, Belluna Dome)

In the 8th inning of the Seibu Lions to Orix Buffaloes game, during the pitcher substitution, Orix Buffaloes 's infielder disappeared from the top of the ground, creating an unusual scene. Yamaoka, who had moved up to mound from this inning, failed to record a single out and was taken out with no outs in bases loaded. Yamada then gave up a two-run single to center field to Takizawa, and Hiruma followed with a ground-fly fly to sacrifice bunt miss.

At this point, manager Kishida decided to bring in Abe as the pitcher. At this time, first baseman Yamanaka, second baseman Ota, third baseman So, and short stop Kurebayashi went to the dugout. right fielder Kida moved to bullpen on the first base side. It appeared that everyone had rehydrated, and with two outs and runners on first and second base, So made a great catch of Nevin's sharp foul line drive.