◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Orix Buffaloes, Game 19 (19th, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's Nevin hit a game-tying solo home run, his 17th of the season. It was Home Run since August 4th.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the score 1-2, Nevin stepped up to the plate as the leadoff pitcher. On the third pitch from Orix Buffaloes closer Machado, with a 1-1 count, Nevin cleanly hit change-up that was thrown in a little too high, sending the ball soaring towards center fielder field and over wall. His game-tying home run brought the score back to even.