Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Rakuten Eagles (27th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes manager Mamoru Kishida removed Wakatsuki from the game starting from the top of the fourth inning. It was a one-sided game, 0-10, after three innings. Wakatsuki, who started as the catcher, had grounded out to shortstop in his first at-bat with one out in the third inning.

The starting catcher had three At Bat in three hit in the game against Rakuten Eagles on the 26th (Kyocera Dome), including a game-winning triple in the 8th inning. He was replaced by Hori.