◆ Pacific League: Lotte 3-4 Rakuten Eagles (23rd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Rakuten Eagles came from behind to win, ending their three-game losing streak.

Starting pitcher Kosha pitched a tenacious game, giving up 7 hit 3 runs over 6 innings. He didn't get the win or the loss, but he pitched a solid game.

Manager Yoshii praised the left-hander, saying, "We worked hard with 3 runs in the 6th inning," but also called for further improvement. He pointed out the pitch in the 5th inning when the score was tied. Right after the lineup went scoreless with a no-outs bases loaded, Kosa gave up a Hit by Pitch to leadoff hitter to get on base, then gave up consecutive RBI hits to Fujiwara and Yamaguchi. The manager said, "It's defense after a huge chance in the 5th inning. That is the moment when the flow of the game changes the most. We really have to be careful with that hit-by-pitch. Getting hits is inevitable, but when I hit in the fourth Hit by Pitch, it was a pattern where runs were scored. If you pay attention to those aspects, your pitcher will become even better. I hope you become a starter who can feel the flow of baseball and throw while throwing," he wished for growth.