◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 7-4 Orix Buffaloes (18th, Tokyo Dome)

Seibu Lions 's outfielder Alexander Canario ignited the offense.

In the fourth inning, trailing by one run, leadoff Kojima sparked the team with his first hit, creating a good opportunity with runners on first and second with no outs. Canario caught the opposing starter Kuri's 124 km/h slider and hit a timely single to tie the game to left fielder. "I'm happy to get the runner back," he said, pumping his fist with all his strength on first base. With this single hit, the lineup switched gears and hitter a fierce attack of 11 batters in the first rotation, scoring six runs in one go and pulling Kuri down from the mound.

He started in the cleanup spot as right fielder for the fourth consecutive game. "I'll do my best again next time!!" he vowed, and in the fifth inning, leading off with a five-run lead, he took a powerful full swing. He hit his 11th home run of the season, his second in as many games, into the middle of the left-center field stands, contributing greatly to the team's win with 3 hit 4 At Bat and 2 RBI. "No matter what batting order I'm in at bat, it's important to do my job and contribute to the team's win. I'm just focused on facing pitcher and getting results, that's all I'm thinking about," he said proudly.