◆Pacific League Orix Buffaloes 3-1 Lotte (4th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

With Lotte's defeat, their head-to-head record against the Orix Buffaloes this season stands at 8 wins and 13 losses, confirming a losing record in the series for the second consecutive year.

After the game, Manager Saburo pointed out the defense in the fourth inning as a problem. With one out and runners on first and second in the fourth inning while trailing 1-2, the starter Jackson induced Yamanaka into a ground ball to first. Ueda, aiming for a double play, first threw to second to get the runner from first out for the second out. However, Ueda, who returned to first to catch Yamazaki's throw to first, and Jackson, who moved to cover the base, collided on the bag. In the end, Jackson reached out with his glove but failed to make the catch and dropped the ball. He did not attempt to chase the ball. During this error, the runner on second was allowed to score, resulting in the loss of the third point.

Jackson took his eighth loss after giving up three runs in five innings. Manager Saburo noted with a stern expression, 'Jackson wasn't in good form compared to his recent performances. I want him to stop making plays like that. I think that one run was quite significant. If he couldn't catch it, he should have gone to get it himself. That kind of play is considered negligent. If he wants to win, I want him to handle those plays properly.'