◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (19th, Belluna Dome)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Andrés Machado gave up a heartbreaking game-tying solo home run to Nevin in the bottom of the ninth inning, with his team leading by one run. In his third year in Japan this season, he had appeared in 37 games, recording 2 wins, 0 losses, 24 saves, and 6 hold. The closer, who had been known for his exceptional consistency, suffered his first blown save of the season.

It was the first time in 17 games that he had runs. Starting pitcher Jerry, who pitched well, allowing only one runs in seven innings, narrowly missed out on his fourth win, his first in seven games since the game against Softbank Hawks on June 23rd (at Mizuho PayPay Dome).