NPB Inter League: Hanshin Tigers 7 vs 1 Hokkaido NipponHam Fighters
Jon Duplantier delivered an outstanding performance against the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters at ES CON Field Hokkaido. Duplantier pitched 6⅔ scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and striking out 12 batters, leading the Tigers to a 7–1 victory. This win improved his season record to 2–2 and lowered his ERA to 1.54.
Innings Pitched (IP): 6.2
Hits Allowed (H): 2
Runs Allowed (R): 0
Earned Runs (ER): 0
Walks (BB): 1
Strikeouts (SO): 12
Home Runs Allowed (HR): 0
Pitches Thrown: 112
Decision: Win (2–2)
ERA: 1.54
Yokosuka " Rainy " Johnny 