Nippon-Ham shut out Seibu 1-0 to win a CS game. In the 5th inning, Tatsu (達)'s two-base hit produced the opening run, and Nippon-Ham protected the lead with a succession of pitchers. The game was held at Belluna Dome on the 11th.
In Game 1 of the CS between Seibu and Nippon-Ham, Nippon-Ham defeated Seibu by one run. The game turned on a strong starting-pitching performance by Nippon-Ham, with both teams playing tight defense from the early innings and scoring opportunities at a premium. In the 5th inning, Nippon-Ham scored the winning run on Tatsu (達)'s two-base hit, which put them on the board, and then kept Seibu from scoring for the remainder of the game.
Tatsu (達) started and threw with a strong fastball, completing 6 innings with 3 hits allowed and 7 strikeouts. After the pitching changes began, Yanagawa (柳川) closed out the game in relief to secure the win.
The game was played at Belluna Dome on the 11th. Separately from the CS situations involving Hanshin and other teams, Nippon-Ham recorded a 0-1 score and won by shutout.
A detailed game analysis and outlook for the next game were reported after the final whistle, and attention is focused on the upcoming CS schedule and how the two teams allocate their personnel.