◆ Pacific League Lotte vs. Orix (3rd, ZOZO)

Lotte's infielder Neftalí Soto started as the fourth batter and starting line-up baseman.

In his third at-bat in the sixth inning with one out bases loaded and trailing by two runs, he hit a two-run single to left field off Orix starting right-hander Espinoza, tying the score.

During the rainy game, he said with a smile, "Because ground was wet, the ball rolled well. I'm glad we were able to tie the game." After three at-bats, he was batting well with a .316 batting average, two Home Run, and five RBI.

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