◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Rakuten Eagles (9th, ES CON FIELD)

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tatsuki Koja (24) started the game against Nippon-Ham and has been pitch through five innings.

In the first inning, he let go of Igoman struck out grounded out to shortstop to Mizuno, and grounded out to second to Mannami. In the second inning, he grounded out to shortstop to Reyes, grounded out to Nomura, and swung Yuki Kiyomiya, struck out. In the third inning, he grounded out to third to Arison, grounded out Shindo to first ground, and flied out to center off Kamikawabata. In the fourth inning of the second round, he threw to Isoman, let Mizuno struck out, and swung Mannami struck out. In the fifth inning, he grounded out to third to Reyes, missed Nomura to center, and got Yuki Kiyomiya to fly to right. After pitching five innings, he threw four strike out and 48 pitches, showing great speed.