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Tianjin Lions vs Guangzhou Flyers
Game 1

The Lions had a 3-1 lead heading to the 9th, but closer Gou Lixu allowed a walk to Yamada and a 2 run HR to Yun Keji, tying the game. The game went to extras where in BOT 11th, Lions pitcher Li reached on a Zhuge (P) error. With the bases loaded Masahiro Shimizu walks scoring the winning run.
Game 2

Lions starter Yeung Lee Hang was pitching for a complete game shutout unitl the RBI double by Xuan puts the Flyers on the board. Yeung left the game with 2 outs and reliver Gou Lixu gets the final out by striking out Yun Keji to advance to the Quarterfinals eliminating the Emperor's Cup champion from last year.
Urumqi vs Chongqing
Game 1

In Chonqing, the game was scorless until a thowing error at CF in TOP 6th. Sadahige Shimada hits a 3 run home run making the score 4-0. In TOP 8th, Urumqi added 4 more runs. Haruki Suzuki's home run and RBI Single are the only runs for Chongqing.
Game 2

With Urumqi leading 4-3 heading to the 9th, Munenori Omori hits a game tying home run, but Urumqi wins the game on a walk off Walk! by Pan Mingfeng in BOT 10th. Urumqi to face Tianjin in the Quarterfinals, a remach of the Ming Tournament finals.