◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs Saitama Seibu Lions 19th Game (12th, ES CON FIELD)

Saitama Seibu Lions succeeded in a comeback with a fierce attack scoring five goals in one go.

In the top of the 7th, trailing by two runs, leadoff Takayoshi Yamamura reached base at hit, but Junichiro Kishi then hit a ball that drew third baseman 's error, creating a good opportunity with runners on second and third and no outs. At that point, Sosuke Genda rebounded a high fastball to right field, tying the game. Canario also connected with hit, and with one out and runners on second and third, Taiga Kojima caught the breaking ball of Hiroya Shimamoto pitcher and hit the ball straight to the right field stands. He hit his sixth homer and three homers to take the lead.

​Yutaro Watanabe pitcher, who received support, scored no runs in the bottom of the 7th, and from then on, Wingenter pitcher and Hiroshi Kaino pitcher each connected the game with zero to secure the winning score.

◇ Comment from Player Genda
"I hit it with a straight ball. It was a chance situation, so I went for it aggressively. I'm glad I was able to return the runner. Alright!"

◇ Comment from Kojima
"The bat I hit was slider. runner was runners on second and third, so I swung hoping to hit outfield. I'm happy that it ended up home run."

Text by Ryo Aritake