◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (June 6th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks 's pitcher Carter Stewart left the game after giving up two runs in six innings.

From the very first inning, runner allowed pitch but did not allow runs. Using slider and cutter, he retired all three batters in the 3rd and 5th innings closer pitch. However, in the 6th inning with one out and a runner on first, a 1-0 scorer allowed Reyes to hit a go-ahead two-run homer to the right field terrace.

Stewart pitched six innings before being taken out of the game. In the very next inning, with one out and runners on first and third, Makihara Dai hit a timely single to left field to tie the game, but Stewart commented, "The one pitch I threw to Reyes. That's the only ball I regret. But fielder caught up so quickly, so I'll be cheering them on so they can win somehow."