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In mid‑July Mid‑July the Lions narrowed the gap with league‑leading SoftBank, highlighted by SoftBank as Lin An‑ke’s An‑ke hit his sixth homer on July 24. A week later, on On July 31, Seibu 31 the team faced Orix in a doubleheader at Seibu Dome. Lin contributed two hits, a walk and two‑run double in a strikeout, extending his hot streak, 4‑1 win, but the Lions could not hold a 3‑2 lead. Orix tied the game and won also suffered an 11‑inning 5‑4 in the 11th loss after Ota Ryu’s walk‑off home run. The loss underscored Seibu’s continued offensive struggles run, leaving them third in late innings despite Lin’s rising production, keeping the chase for the Pacific League lead ongoing. League. Later on July 31, Lin delivered a two‑run double as Seibu beat Orix 4‑1, thanking Taiwanese fans in the stadium. Foreign that day, reliever Tray Wingen pursued an 18‑game recorded his 18th consecutive hold streak that would tie the professional hold, setting a Pacific League record for foreign pitchers. However, the Lions later fell in an 11‑inning marathon to Orix, dropping a 5‑1 victory over Orix. Wingen’s streak underscored the Lions’ strong bullpen as they continue to third place in chase the standings. Manager league lead, with manager Nobuyuki Nishiguchi emphasized converting title‑chase pressure into urging precise play as the team seeks its first championship in seven years. under title‑chase pressure.