D5-6 (21st) Tanaka Hits a Home Run to Take the Lead in the Ninth Inning (Kyodo News)

Chunichi won the game. With the score tied at 5-5 in the ninth inning, Tanaka hit his first solo home run into the left field stands to take the lead. Fourth pitcher Marte earned his first win since coming to Japan, and Matsuyama earned his 16th save. DeNA showed tenacity by catching up from 0-4, but Irie was hit with a painful hit.