◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 3-7 Softbank Hawks (24th, Belluna Dome)

Softbank Hawks came from behind to win their game against second-place Seibu Lions, extending their winning streak to three games. Their lead in the standings has now widened to 5.5 games, the largest of the season.

Kamichatani, making his second start since joining the team through the 2024 offseason draft, got off to a good start closer the first three batters in order in the first inning. In the second inning, he gave up a solo home run to Nevin, but the offense responded in the fourth inning with no outs and runners on first and third when Kurihara hit a go-ahead three-run homer, his 30th of the season. The offense's support was outstanding once again today.

In the 7th inning, with one out and a runner on third base, Kondo hit his 23rd home run of the season, a two-run shot to right field, sealing the victory. The Home Run' "KK duo," both of whom are among the league's top hitters in RBI, hit back-to-back homers to decide the game.

Kamichatani, who recorded his first starting pitcher win in about four years in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 16th (at Escon Stadium), also secured his sixth win of the season.