◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Rakuten Eagles (3rd, Tokyo Dome)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Ryo Ota infielder started at “No. 4, first base,” but was replaced by pinch hitter Kida in his first at-bat of the first inning. According to the team, he complained of discomfort in his left wrist, so he was substituted as a precaution. He is currently undergoing treatment, such as icing, and the team is monitoring his condition.

In the previous at-bat (defense), with no outs and runners on first and second, he dove for a ball hit by Tatsumi between first and second base. Unfortunately, he was unable to make the play (catch), and the ball became an RBI single to right field. After the play, he appeared to be concerned about his left wrist and received treatment behind the bench.

Although he continued playing for a time, the hitter, who had previously batted cleanup in a team-high 55 games, was forced to be substituted early in the game.

Rakuten Eagles 's McCusker was ejected in the first inning for insulting umpire. The game took an unexpected turn with both teams' cleanup hitters being removed early on.