 After that, he went two months without giving up an earned run before melting down in two consecutive appearances against the Saitama Seibu Lions and Orix Buffaloes.Still, Falkenborg finished with a record of 3-2 with one save and a 1.02 ERA.However, he was not as good in the playoffs, as he gave up five earned runs in just two innings of work for a 22.50 ERA.