◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Softbank Hawks (9th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions Lions outfielder Seiya Watanabe was hit in the face by a batted ball during defense in the third inning and had to leave the game due to injury.

He started the game as the seventh batter and third baseman. In the third inning, with no outs and a runner on first base and trailing by one run, he was hit in the left cheek by a ball hit by Masaki that took an irregular bounce, and he collapsed on the spot, unable to get up. A few minutes later, he put a towel to his face and was escorted off to the dugout by a trainer. He was then substituted out of the game.