◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Game 5 (15th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 's Taiki Narama hit a game-tying two-run homer, his second of the season.

He started the game as the leadoff hitter and second second baseman. In the top of the 3rd inning, with the score 0-2 and no outs and a runner on first base, he came up to bat for the second time. On the second pitch of the at-bat, with a 1-0 count, he took a full swing at a fastball thrown by opposing pitcher Kaito Mori. The ball soared high into the air and landed in the left-center field stands. He capitalized on a sweet pitch with one swing, tying the game.

With this hit, Narama hit streak to five games. He was in good form, with a batting average of .407 before the game.