2013.06.03 L3-7G Yusei Kikuchi and Suginuchi pitch against each other. Saitama Seibu takes the lead for a time, but loses due to failure to hold on to the lead.

In the first inning, both teams scored with sacrifice flies, and in the third inning, Giants’ Abe hit his 14th solo home run to put Saitama Seibu ahead. However, shortly after that, Kataoka’s timely hit helped the team turn the game around, but starting pitcher Kikuchi gave up two runs in the fourth inning, allowing the lead to drop again. After that, the relief pitchers also gave up runs, and the score was four points behind, and they failed to score any more runs until the end, resulting in a loss. (Highlights of the Saitama Seibu vs. Giants game on June 3rd)