◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Rakuten vs. Orix Buffaloes (November 11th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Rakuten Eagles 's defense errors also contributed to the loss, allowing the opponent to extend their lead.

It’s the 8th inning, and they’re down by one run. Second pitcher Shibata gave up a single to right field hit to leadoff hitter Yamanaka, and the next batter, Nishikawa, hit a single to first base sacrifice bunt. Watanabe Kei of first baseman, who fielded the ball catch, threw it to Murabayashi, who was covering first base, bad throw.The situation escalated to a no-outs, runners on first and third jam. The next batter, Ota, was walked Hit by Pitch, and with one out bases loaded, Benibayashi hit a doble sweep.