Nippon-Ham cruised to a 3-8 victory over Lotte at ZOZO Marine Stadium. Pitcher Fukushima limited Lotte to 1 hit over 5 innings to earn his 6th win of the season. Nippon-Ham took the lead on Nomura's timely hit in the 3rd inning, added 2 runs in the 7th, and pulled away with Gunji's grand slam in the 8th.
Nippon-Ham pitcher Fukushima limited Lotte to 1 hit over 5 innings, building around a powerful fastball to earn his 6th win of the season. Nippon-Ham took the lead in the game at ZOZO Marine Stadium, and his steady pitching kept Lotte's lineup off balance.
Nippon-Ham scored the opening run on Nomura's timely hit in the 3rd inning and added 2 runs in the 7th to extend its lead. The lineup's continued scoring opportunities led to the victory.
Gunji hit a grand slam in the 8th inning for an insurance run, making the final score Nippon-Ham 3, Lotte 8. The game was played at ZOZO Marine Stadium on the 28th.