◆ Pacific League Nippon-Ham 0-1 Seibu Lions (11th, ES CON FIELD)

Seibu Lions pitcher Trey Wingenter made a relief appearance in the game against Nippon-Ham Fighters on the 11th (at Escon Stadium) and set a new professional baseball record with 19 consecutive hold. "It feels really great, and I'm happy that the team won," he said with a smile.

He took the mound as the second pitcher from the eighth inning with a one-run lead. Leadoff pitcher Yazawa struck a swinging struck out with a 155 km/h fastball, and Igoman's next hit grounded out to first, thanks to first baseman Nebin's spirit. Finally, he threw a 157 km/h fastball to third with Mizuno flying out to third and finished the game without runs.

On August 2nd, in a game against Orix Buffaloes (at Belluna Dome), he set a new Pacific baseball record for most consecutive Pacific League, tying Hanshin Tigers 's Oikawa with 18 consecutive games with a hold. After the game, he expressed his determination, saying, "If possible, I want to get hold in every game I pitch."

In his first year in Japan last season, he made 49 relief appearances, posting a 1.74 ERA, 1 win, 4 losses, and 31 hold, establishing himself as a key part of the team's win formula. This season, his second in Japan, he was delayed at the start due to a right shoulder injury, but since his first appearance of the season on June 11 against Hiroshima (at Belluna Dome), he has pitched in all 19 games without allowing runs, maintaining a 0.00 ERA. "My job is to keep closer, and I'm very happy that I've been able to do that so well," he said proudly.