◆ Pacific League Nippon-Ham 3-2 Rakuten Eagles (July 7th, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham In the 8th inning, with two outs (bases loaded), pinch hitter Reyes tied the game with an RBI single down the left-field line (doble). Then, in the 9th inning, with one out and runners on first and second, Yazawa’s single to right field—combined with an error by the opposing team (walk-off)—secured the win. The team moved up to second place.

Among the win of the brilliant shots, Manager Shinjo expressed dissatisfaction with the Rakuten Eagles pitcher Hit by Pitch. When starter Ureña gave up three Hit by Pitch by the third inning, Shinjo protested silently on the bench with three fingers raised. Immediately after, when Tatsu gave McCuscar a Hit by Pitch, the stadium was filled with a stirring and uneasy atmosphere.

He was hit by Hit by Pitch throughout the game, and commented, "There were quite a few hit by pitches. Five? I think they should think about that."