On 4 July, the 13th round match between Fukuoka Softbank and Saitama Seibu was played in MIZUHO PayPay Dome, with Saitama Seibu losing 1-0 to win.
Saitama Seibu starter Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher pitch the first three innings. From the fourth inning, he continued to runner each time, but continued to tighten up the pitch. On the other hand, the opposing starter, Moinello pitcher, advanced runner with runners in scoring position but couldn't get another run. The game ended 0-0 after seven innings.
Then, in the top of the eighth inning, No. 1 Natsuo Takizawa led off the inning with a infield hit to load the bases. After advancing to second base on a sacrifice bunt, Seiya Watanabe caught the first pitch of the game to hit. Takizawa scored the first run of the game. In the bottom of the eighth, Haruto Yamada pitcher struck out three batters, and in the bottom of the ninth, Kaima Taira pitcher closed out the game.
Saitama Seibu stopped their losing streak at 3 and pitcher Takeuchi pitched 7 innings of 100 pitches, 4 hit 1 Hit by Pitch 8 strike out runs to earn his fourth win of the season. Takizawa, who was the No. 1 hitter, Takayoshi Yamamura and Manaya Nishikawa hit 2 hit.
The Fukuoka Softbank lost to Moinello pitcher in eight innings hit 2 Walk 7 strike out 1 runs. He closer to a minimum of runs, but couldn't cover the deficit with only 5 hit. The winning streak was stopped at 4.
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West ○ Natsuki Takeuchi-Haruto Yamada- S Kaima Taira
So ●Moinelo-Ryo Oyama
Written by Kai Nagi Niwa
Saitama Seibu 's losing streak came to an end after Natsuki Takeuchi won the pitcher battle, allowing only four hit runs in the seventh inning.
Pacific League Insight
2025.7.4(金) 20:30
