Lo 2-1 Nishi (22nd) Nakamura Sho hits a walk-off home run in the 10th inning (Kyodo News)

Lotte wins with a walk-off. With the score at 1-1, Lotte attacked Taira in the 10th inning, creating a good opportunity with the bases loaded and one out, and Nakamura Sho hit a line drive to center field to decide the game. Masuda, who pitched well as the fifth pitcher, earned his first win of the season. Seibu's Takahashi continued to pitch well, but an error in the sixth inning tied the game.