[Seibu Lions] Takizawa Natsuo breaks the deadlock with a go-ahead hit; pitcher duel between Taira and Ito remained scoreless until the 7th inning | Pacific League

[Seibu Lions] Takizawa Natsuo breaks the deadlock with a go-ahead hit. pitcher duel between Taira and Ito remained scoreless until the 7th inning.

Sports Hochi

August 11, 2026 16:38

In the 8th inning with one out and a runner on third base, Natsuo Takizawa hit a go-ahead single to center field (Photo by Masahiko Ikeuchi).

◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu Lions (11th, ES CON FIELD)

Seibu Lions Lions infielder Natsuo Takizawa broke the deadlock in a pitcher duel.

In a pitching duel between Taira and Ito, the game remained scoreless until the 7th inning. In the 8th inning, leadoff hitter Yamamura singled to center hit, and pinch runner Takamatsu advanced to third base on stolen base and an opponent's error. With one out and a runner on third, Takizawa stepped up to the plate and hit Ito's 138 km/h splitter. The ball bounced in center fielder for a timely single to center field, giving his team the much-awaited first run.