◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Softbank Hawks (8th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions ・ On the 8th, Takeya Nakamura infielder (42) took the field starting line-up as the No. 5 batter DH in the game against Softbank Hawks (Belluna Dome). In his third at-bat in the 7th inning with one out runner and the team trailing by one run, Softbank Hawks he hit a single to left field hit off starting right-hander Kamichaya, marking his first hit of the season hit.This was his 1,831st hit hit, marking his 24th consecutive season hit since 2003.

The previous day, on the 7th, he was promoted to the first team for the first time this season and played the full game as the cleanup hitter and DH, but hit in four At Bat bats, including two struck out. "I'm frustrated that I couldn't get a hit, and I'm also frustrated that we lost. Next time, I'll do my best to get results and live up to the expectations of those who cheered me on," he reflected.

He was struck out two through his second at-bat that day. He had struck out in four consecutive at-bats across games, but in his third at-bat with one out and no runner in the seventh inning, he hit a hit to left, drawing a big round of applause from the home fans. Pinch runner Takamatsu was sent in and replaced the game early.