◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (20th, Belluna Dome)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Ryo Ota infielder started as the "No. 4 batter and first baseman" and hit the go-ahead run in his second at-bat.

In the third inning, with the score tied 1-1 and two outs with runners on first and second base, he hit a timely doble. After one strike, he swung at a fastball from Seibu Lions 's Sugiyama, and although he was jammed, the ball dropped just inside the right field line. He has started as the cleanup hitter in a team-high 66 games so far. "It was a chance, so I went to the plate determined to bring runner home. I'm glad it worked out well," he said, showing his satisfaction.