◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu Lions (13th, ES CON FIELD)

Seibu Lions infielder Natsuo Takizawa, who celebrated his 23rd birthday that day, hit a timely single down the left field line in the fifth inning when his team was trailing by two runs.

He entered the game as the leadoff batter and runner on second. With a two-run trail in the fifth inning with no outs and a runner on second, he caught a fastball from opposing starter Yamazaki and hit a timely single that dropped down the left field line. Second base runner ・Canario scored home plate with great momentum.

Before the game, he had expressed his determination, saying, "If we can win today, it will be three wins (against the same opponent), which is a huge deal. I will do what I always do, but it's not about my own results; it's about helping the team win. I will do my best to contribute to that." And he has already put his words into action.