Seibu Lions win as Lin Anke’s hit‑by‑pitch and Takizawa’s batting surge lift team

Taiwanese outfielder Lin Anke contributed to the Seibu Lions’ 2‑1 victory over the Lotte Marines by being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning and scoring a run, despite going hitless in two at‑bats.

A day later, 22‑year‑old infielder Takizawa Natsuo helped Seibu defeat Lotte 7‑3, recording three hits in four at‑bats and raising his average to .302. His performance narrowed the Lions’ gap with league‑leading SoftBank to two games.