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

Orix Buffaloes suffered a come-from-behind loss to Seibu Lions, starting August with a defeat. Second pitcher Yamazaki gave up a run to tie the score, leaving a runner on third with one out. It looked like he had gotten Nevin out on a ground ball to third base, but catcher Wakatsuki fumbled throw from third baseman So, allowing the winning run to score.

"It was my mistake. I'm sorry to So," said Wakatsuki. Coach Kishida said, "It's important to make sure we get the outs we can. Everyone understands that and is doing their best, but we have to be prepared so that we can get all the outs. We just have to keep improving in that area."

Starting pitcher Jerry threw a career-high 111 pitches since coming to Japan, giving up six Hit by Pitch and hit batters through six innings, but still keeping the runs at 0-0. The manager praised the 213cm right-hander's passionate performance, saying, "He seemed a little slippery with sweat, but Jerry really pitched well in this heat. He showed his fighting spirit. He pitched with the determination to 'somehow closer and win.' Please write that Jerry had a great pitching performance."