◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (5th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks Yuki Tsumori pitcher came in as the second pitcher from the sixth inning with a three-run lead, but after losing the runs 1-3 inning, the game was tied. Ryosuke Otsu pitcher, who had secured his 10th win with 2 runs in the 5th inning, was postponed for his 10th win.

After allowing a single to Nomura, the leadoff batter, the team faced Walk-bases loaded, bases-loaded runs. They then walked Arizono, forcing in a run. The next batter, pinch hitter Kiyomiya, hit a two-run single to right field, tying the game.

At this point, third pitcher Go Suzuki took mound and got Yamagata to hit a ground ball to third base, escaping the jam. The game entered the final innings with the score tied at 5-5.