◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (August 2nd, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions won two straight games against Orix Buffaloes, securing a victory in their first series of the second half of the season and maintaining their second-place position. After the game, manager Nishiguchi said, "There are still many important games left, so we will do our best in each and every one."

Trailing by one run in the fifth inning with one out and bases loaded, the offense took the lead when outfielder Takuya Hiruma hit a two-run RBI doble over right fielder 's head. The manager praised him, saying, "Hiruma did a great job coming through in a situation where the outcome of the game depended on whether he got a hit or not." With one out and runners on second and third, another run was added on a ground ball to second base by outfielder An-Ko Lin.

Starting pitcher Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher pitched 7 innings with 5 hit 1 runs for his 8th win. From the 8th inning, Wingenter, whose manager said he was "truly reliable pitcher," took the mound as the second pitcher. He advanced runner with two outs and runners on first and second, but ultimately struck Ota with a swinging struck out of 142 km/h slider, tying the professional baseball record for 18 consecutive games with hold.