Farm League: Seibu Lions vs. Rakuten Eagles (26th, CAR-3219 Field)

Seibu Lions Farm Manager Koseki explained after the game against Farm Rakuten Eagles on the 26th (Carminica), who was Takumi Kuriyama outfielder substituted midway due to a head Hit by Pitch in the game, "He wasn't in a concussion condition, and since it was a head injury, I went to the hospital, but there are no bone abnormalities, so it feels like a bruise. Tomorrow, we'll decide whether to play based on how things go that day. He's clearly conscious too."

He appeared as the number four hitter and DH. In his second at-bat in the third inning with two outs and a three-run lead, a 141 km/h fastball from Rakuten Eagles starter Koga hit him directly in the head. His helmet was blown off, and a trainer immediately rushed out from the dugout. Amidst the commotion in the stadium, he walked back to the dugout area. He was subsequently taken to the hospital.

Kuriyama has announced his retirement from active play at the end of this season, and a retirement game is scheduled for the 30th. There were concerns about the impact.