◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 7-1 Orix Buffaloes (22nd, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
Softbank Hawks pitcher Kazuki Sugiyama has been left off the bench roster.
He injured his right leg during pre-game practice and went to the hospital during the match. Manager Kokubo said, "We'll see how he is from tomorrow onwards," indicating that a decision will be made after the medical examination results are available.
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