DeNA wins in extra innings, 4-3
On September 14, 2026 at Yokohama, the DeNA vs. Yomiuri game was decided in the 12th inning as the Yokohama DeNA BayStars edged the Giants 4-3. Maki opened the scoring with his 25th homer in the first, and Hayashi added a solo in the second. Sasaki earned the win; Martínez took the loss. Attendance was 32,540 and the game lasted 4 hours 43 minutes.
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Tamamura strong as Hiroshima shuts out Yakult
On September 14, 2026 at Jingu, the Hiroshima Toyo Carp defeated the Yakult Swallows 3-0. Starter Tamamura threw a shutout and notched his second win of the season; Moriura closed for his 21st save. Hiroshima added an insurance run in the seventh as its offense produced the runs needed. Attendance: 27,651; game time: 3h20m.
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Maller dominates on mound and at plate as Chunichi shuts out Hanshin
On September 14, 2026 at Koshien, the Chunichi Dragons beat the Hanshin Tigers 6-0. Kyle Maller was dominant, throwing a complete-game shutout and contributing offensively with a two-run homer in the fifth. Hosokawa’s early two-run shot also helped build the lead. Attendance was 42,566; the game lasted 2 hours 31 minutes.
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Nippon-Ham rallies to beat Rakuten, 6-3
On September 14, 2026 in the Pacific League, the Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters defeated the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 6-3. The official schedule lists Arihara as the winning pitcher and Takinaka (Takinaka/Takinaka variant as shown) as the loser. The result is recorded on the league’s official schedule for that date.
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Giants’ acting manager says he’ll adjust lineups after shutout loss
Reports dated September 14 indicate Yomiuri Giants acting manager Hashigami commented on the team’s shutout loss. Hashigami noted he ran the same lineup but will review player conditions and adjust usage accordingly; he also referenced Sakamoto’s hit that tied a long-standing record. The article focuses on the manager’s remarks.
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Yakult registers pitcher Masui to active roster
The NPB roster announcement dated September 14, 2026, shows the Tokyo Yakult Swallows registered pitcher Shota Masui to the active roster. The league’s official roster bulletin lists the day’s transactions; Masui’s addition may affect Yakult’s upcoming rotation and bullpen usage.
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