◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 3X-2 Orix Buffaloes (19th, Belluna Dome)

Pacific League Second-place Seibu Lions pulled off a come-from-behind victory over walk-off. They narrowed the gap to 6.5 games behind first-place Softbank Hawks, whom they had lost to earlier in the day. They also secured their third consecutive series win.

In the second inning, with one out and a runner on outfielder Takuya Hiruma hit sacrifice fly to right field to score the first run. Starting pitcher Yutaro Watanabe, who had a 0-5 record at their home stadium, Belluna Dome, held strong through five innings, allowing only two hit and no runs, giving them a one-run lead going into the second half of the game.

However, in the sixth inning, when the bullpen took over, the second reliever, Ryosuke Moriwaki pitcher, gave up three consecutive hits—both long and short—with two outs and no runner, allowing two runs and giving up the lead.

The offense was unable to break down Orix Buffaloes 's starting pitcher Jerry after the third inning and remained scoreless until the seventh. However, in the ninth inning, Nevin hit a game-tying solo home run off Orix Buffaloes closer Machado, and with two outs and runners on first and second base, Genda hit a walk-off to right field.

On the 20th, aiming for a third consecutive win against the same opponent, third-year left-handed pitcher Haruki Sugiyama will start, making his first appearance in the first team this season.