◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Softbank Hawks (8th, Belluna Dome)
Softbank Hawks pitcher Yuki Matsumoto gave up a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning.
Kamichatani pitched well, giving up no runs in seven innings, and took mound in the eighth inning with the score 1-0. He faced Kojima with two outs and a runner on second base, but after a 3-ball, 1-strike, Kojima connected with slider, sending the ball into the right-field stands. The right-hander instinctively crouched down on mound.
runs in two consecutive matches, and the game was turned around for them.
![[Video] "Shuto is a god" Ukyo Shuto 's speedy run into home plate](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/22/20260522-OHT1I51337-L.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] Seibu Lions vs. Softbank Hawks](https://hochi.news/assets/v2/img/hochi_news_sns.png)
![[Softbank Hawks] Taiga Kamichatani pitched seven runs innings, leaving the game with the chance to secure his eighth win of the season without a loss.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/08/08/20260808-OHT1I51559-L.jpg)
![[Softbank Hawks] Kenta Tanigawara hits the go-ahead RBI in the 7th inning: "It was a hit that reflected the feelings of all fielder," providing support for Taiga Kamichatani continues to pitch runs.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/08/08/20260808-OHT1I51519-L.jpg)
![[Softbank Hawks] Kenta Tanigawara Tanigawara will starting line-up at "number 8, right field" for the first time in 6 games. Will Taiga Kamichatani achieve an undefeated 8th consecutive win?](https://hochi.news/images/2026/08/08/20260808-OHT1I51419-L.jpg)
