Osuna, back on the field after an absence, saw his batting average rise to .227, although his team lost 4-7 to the Hanshin Tigers. Domingo Santana ended the day hitless, lowering his average to .239. In another game, Sandro Fabián recorded a hit, contributing to the Hiroshima Carp's victory, while Miguel Sanó failed to make an impact with the Chunichi Dragons.