Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes 1-5 Rakuten Eagles (25th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

The Orix Buffaloes suffered a come-from-behind loss to the Rakuten Eagles, falling to a season-worst tie of three games under .500.

Starter Kuri pitched well, keeping the game scoreless through five innings. However, in the 6th inning with a one-run lead, things suddenly changed as he gave up 2 hits and 3 Walks, allowing 4 runs. He allowed 4 hits and 4 runs in 5 1/3 innings, taking his 9th loss. "I couldn't act as a closer, and I have nothing but apologies," he said, showing his frustration in the dugout.

The lineup got off to a good start in the first inning, taking a 1-0 lead on back-to-back triples by Mune and Kita. However, they were unable to score any more runs after that and handed Rakuten Eagles' Tatsuki Ito his first professional win.