Lotte announced on the 30th that tickets for the games against the Softbank Hawks to be held at Zozo Marine Stadium on October 2nd and 3rd (both starting at 18:00) have sold out for both days.

A retirement ceremony is scheduled for outfielder Katsuya Kakunaka on October 2nd and for pitcher Yuki Karakawa on October 3rd. This marks the 6th and 7th time tickets have sold out this season, following the opening game against the Seibu Lions on March 27th, the Softbank Hawks game on April 5th, the Hanshin Tigers games on May 30th and 31st, and the Rakuten Eagles game on June 19th.