◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs. Chiba Lotte Marines, Game 16 (19th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Chiba Lotte Marines 's Koki Yamaguchi hit his 22nd home run of the season, a two-run shot, marking his second consecutive game with a home run.

Despite managing a total of nine hit against the opposing pitcher, the team was held scoreless, and in the top of the ninth inning, trailing by five runs, with two outs, Misho Nishikawa hit doble. At this point, Koki Yamaguchi, who had a good batting average of .406 against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (as of before the game), stepped up to the plate. With a 2-1 count, he connected with a fastball from pitcher Taisei Tsurusaki, and the sharp line drive went straight into the left field stands.

Of his 22 Home Run this season, nine have come against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles. Can Yamaguchi continue his good form tomorrow and lead the offense to prevent a third consecutive loss against the same opponent?