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

Seibu Lions Trailing by one run heading into the ninth inning, the team took the lead with a game-tying solo home run by Nevin and an RBI single by Genda walk-off. They clinched their third consecutive series win.

Genda's dramatic walk-off hit was triggered by cleanup hitter Canario's sprint. Following Nevin's leadoff game-tying homer, the foreign player who came to the plate held on until full count and reached base in Walk. However, Hirasawa couldn't execute a bunt to follow, struck out. Yu Koga also hit consecutive struck out, and walk-off 's runner remained at first base.

However, on the first pitch to the next batter, pinch hitter Kishi, Canario successfully stole second base. Kishi was intentional walk walked, and finally Genda hit a single to right field to decide the game.

After the game, manager Nishiguchi praised Canario for his outstanding start, stealing on the first pitch, saying, "He took a bold step and got off to a really good start." He also commended Canario for getting on base on Walk, saying, "He was very patient and didn't swing at balls outside the strike zone."

In a slide to second base, Canario lost momentum and hit his left foot hard against the base, prompting a trainer to rush over. However, he also slid into home plate at the last second on Genda's walk-off hit. With his unwavering commitment to playing with all his might, the 26-year-old Dominican Republic native has already secured a contract for next season and is likely to become an indispensable player in the renewed momentum of Seibu Lions Lions.