◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Lotte (16th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions Lions manager Fumiya Nishiguchi explained the condition of infielder Natsuo Takizawa, who was removed from the active roster due to a "right internal oblique muscle" injury, after the game against the Lotte Marines on the 16th (at Belluna Dome).

Takizawa started the game on the 15th as the leadoff hitter and second baseman. He was taken out of the game in the 7th defense.

The commander said, "He should be able to return to action in two weeks, starting from the 10th. He said he can do it, but we can't push him too hard and worsen his condition. So we're asking him to be patient and make sure he's fully recovered before coming back."

This season, he has appeared in 99 games, recording a batting average of .284, 1 Home Run, and 28 RBI.