The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters came from behind in the third inning, scoring 4 runs on a fielding error and a 3-run homer by Reyes after trailing 0-1, then won 6-4 after Reyes hit a 2-run homer in the fifth. Kitayama allowed 4 runs before leaving in the seventh inning to earn a career-high 10th win, while Yanagawa recorded his 20th save.
The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, trailing 0-1, scored 4 runs in the third inning on a fielding error and a 3-run homer by Reyes to take the lead. The game was played at ES CON Field Hokkaido.
Reyes then hit a 2-run homer in the fifth inning to add to the score and extend the lead.
Although starter Kitayama left the game after allowing 4 runs in the middle of the seventh inning, the team held its lead throughout the game, and Yanagawa recorded his 20th save.
The game saw the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters defeat the Chiba Lotte Marines 6-4 and was reported as part of the records of news organizations, including photographs.