◇ Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 21st Round (25th, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions player Canario made a brilliant return to prevent the opening goal.

In the top of the 5th, starter Kaima Taira pitcher hit a series of hits, putting runners on second and third with no outs. At that moment, Daiki Asama line drive right fielder Canario catch. runner on third attempted a touch-up and immediately returned to home plate. Although throw veered slightly toward first base, catcher and Taiga Kojima quickly tagged and prevented the ball from scoring again.

As the pitcher battle with the opposing starter Hiromi Ito pitcher continued, they executed a brilliant double play and runs the inning. With this momentum, the team took control of the momentum and in the bottom of the fifth, Keisuke Nakata player scored a timely triple to take the lead.

Text by Minagi Niwa