Munetaka Murakami, who hit 55 home runs this season as No. 4 of Yakult, a professional baseball player, is expected to break the record for the most home runs in a season by a Japanese player. He was a starting pitcher, had 3 no hits and 1 dead ball.

The season 56 home run, which surpassed the giant Sadaharu Oh, was carried over after the 21st.

The Giants won the game 5-4.