Orix ended a 3-game losing streak, tying the game with Mune's 2-run homer in the sixth, taking the lead on Nishikawa's 2-run homer in the seventh, and adding another run in the ninth. Espinoza earned his league-leading 13th win after allowing 4 runs over 7 innings.
Orix ended a 3-game losing streak against Nippon-Ham. In the sixth inning, Mune (宗) hit a 2-run homer to spark a comeback.
With the game still tied in the seventh, Nishikawa (西川) hit another 2-run homer to put Orix ahead. The teams continued trading runs thereafter.
Orix added another run in the ninth, bringing the final score to 7-4. Espinoza held Nippon-Ham to 4 runs over 7 innings to earn his league-leading 13th win.
The result ended Orix's losing streak and added another win to the team's record.