Pacific League: Seibu Lions 4, Rakuten Eagles 1 (30th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions win Rakuten Eagles in Takumi Kuriyama outfielder (42) retirement game, marking his ninth three-game winning streak of the season. With 69 wins, 49 losses, and 3 draws, his savings have reached a season-high of 20.

In the fifth inning with both teams scoreless, lead-off batter Watanabe hit his eighth solo home run to center field off Rakuten Eagles' Kishi to take the lead. Furthermore, after Takizawa's left-front hit and Tonosaki's doble over left field made it runners on second and third with no outs, Canario hit a two-run single to center to score the third run. In the eighth inning, Kuriyama hit a single to center, which was his 2,152nd career hit. When a pinch runner was sent in, thunderous applause erupted from the home stadium. With some spectators in tears, he himself showed an emotional expression.

On the pitching side, starting left-hander Takeuchi delivered a strong performance, allowing only one run in eight runs, earning his 10th win of the season, tying his personal best and his first win in two years. Although they remain in second place, five games behind Pacific League leaders Softbank Hawks, this victory gives them momentum.