On the 7th, Major League Baseball games were held in various places, and Astros’ Kikuchi started in the game against the Diamondbacks in Houston, pitching for 6 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 runs, earning his 8th win (9 losses). The game ended in a score of 11-5.

Dodgers’ Ohtani played as the No. 1 designated hitter against the Guardians and was hitless in four at-bats. The team won 7-2. Padres’ Matsui pitched in the ninth inning with the score at 3-4, giving up two runs and two runs in the first inning. The team lost 3-6.

The Cubs’ Suzuki played as the third batter and designated hitter in the 0-2 loss to the Yankees, but was hitless in three at-bats. The Red Sox’s Yoshida missed the 7-5 win over the White Sox. (Kyodo News)