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

Nippon-Ham scored a run in the "Shinjo Special." In the 7th inning with the score tied 0-0, leadoff hitter Isohata reached base with a team first hit single to right, and on the first pitch of second batter Mizuno, he threw a run-and-bunt to the first pitch. Igoman, runner first base, started the game at the same time as pitch and gave Mizuno a sacrifice bunt to third base, putting third base in one go.

Next, Mannami hit a lucky infield hit on the third pitch, a simple fly ball stuck in the 149 km/h inside corner and dropped behind the forward defense shortstop. He scored the opening run with a 'small baseball' against Koja, who had been holding a perfect pitch through the sixth inning. Manager Shinjo on the bench greeted the returning Igihata with a beaming smile.