◇ Saitama Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes 17th Round (2nd, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's Wingenter pitcher set a new Pacific League record, tying the NPB record for 18 consecutive games hold.

In the top of the eighth inning, with the score tied 3-1, Wingenter pitcher was promoted to mound as the second pitcher. Pinch hitter Ryoto Kita grounded out to second on the breaking ball, preventing the leadoff hitter from reaching base. He gave up a hit to the next Yuma Mune, but Ryoma Nishikawa struck out swung and missed on a 155 km/h fastball. With two outs and runners on first and second, he retired Ryo Ota player struck out swinging and swinging, and amid thunderous cheers, threw his fist over the mound.

On the same card on July 31, Wingenter pitcher tied the record for Pacific League and foreign pitcher. This matches the 18-match streak of hold set by Masaki Oikawa pitcher (Hanshin Tigers) in 2025. Although he got off to a late start due to poor condition in his right shoulder, he has shown an impressive pitch by runs so far.

Text by Ao Yokoyama