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

Seibu Lions won with a spectacular come-from-behind walk walk-off victory, securing their third consecutive series win and narrowing the gap with league-leading Softbank Hawks to 6.5 games.

In the ninth inning, with the score 1-2, it was Nevin who opened the drama. He blasted his 17th home run of the season, a solo shot over the center field wall off Orix Buffaloes 's closer, Machado, tying the game. It was his first home run in 12 games since the game against Lotte on the 4th (at ZOZO Marine Stadium), and he said, "I was focused on getting on base, but I was able to hit the ball well," as he rounded the bases with a flamboyant roar and a fist pump, changing the atmosphere at Belluna Dome.

Genda delivered the game-winning hit. With two outs and runners on first and second, he said, “I was determined to swing no matter what,” and without hesitation, he swung at the first pitch—change-up—and made solid contact. “My bat broke, but that actually worked in my favor,” he said. The slow line drive dropped into right field, and second baseman runner ’s Canario slid home from walk-off.

This was his second walk-off hit as a professional, the first being against Orix Buffaloes on August 22, 2024 (at Belluna Dome). The dad, who had just announced the birth of his third child on the 17th, smiled and said, "The timing was good too." With Takizawa out of action and other factors, the veteran's presence has become even more significant. On the victory platform, he declared confidently, "We have a lot of injured players right now, but I think they'll all come back stronger. We'll all do our best to stay in a good position until then."