On August 8, in the 19th game between Saitama Seibu Lions and Fukuoka Softbank held in Belluna Dome, Saitama Seibu Lions came from behind to win 2-1.

Starting pitcher Chihiro Sumida pitcher faced a crisis with two outs and runners on first and second in the first inning, but was helped by teammate defense and got through the game, tying all three batters in order in the top of the second. He continued to carry runner in scoring position twice, in the third and fifth innings, but held onto runs. However, in the top of the seventh, with one out and runners on second, Kenta Tanigawara hit a timely doble to take the lead, and after 7 innings with 108 pitches, 6 hit 2 Walk 5 strike out 1 runs and he was taken out. In the top of the 8th, the second pitcher, Hibiki Shinohara pitcher, came in and retired all three batters in order, setting the momentum.

Then, in the bottom of the eighth, leadoff player Sosuke Genda reached base, giving the team a chance with two outs and runners on second. Taiga Kojima hit his fifth two-run homer, successfully taking the lead. In the top of the ninth, third pitcher Hiroshi Kaino pitcher gave Walk to the leadoff but closer the next batters, closing the game 2-1.

Saitama Seibu Lions, who win, ended their losing streak at 3. They climbed back to second place. Kojima has recorded 2 hit, including the game-winning homer. On the other hand, the losing Fukuoka Softbank pitcher Taiga Kamichatani pitched 7 innings with 103 pitches and 5 hit no walks, Hit by Pitch 7 strike out runs a strong pitch, but the second pitcher Yuki Matsumoto pitcher suffered a painful homer.

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So Taiga Kamichatani-Yuki Matsumoto
Chihiro Sumida- ○ Hibiki Shinohara- S Hiroshi Kaino

Written by Ryo Aritake