In a game against the Chunichi Dragons, Hanshin Tigers’ infielder Sato Hiroki committed his 22nd error of the season, a league-worst mark. The miscue occurred in the first inning with a runner on first. Sato fielded a ground ball hit by Fukunaga, attempting to throw to second base for a potential double play. However, the throw sailed wide of second baseman Nakano, allowing the runner to reach safely. The error was costly, leading to two runs for the Dragons. The error brought sighs of disappointment from the Hanshin fans, highlighting the Tigers’ ongoing struggles with defense. The Tigers are now looking to tighten up their defense to improve their performance in the upcoming games.