Hawks hit 16 as SoftBank beats Seibu 10-3
On September 23 at MIZUHO PayPay, SoftBank collected 16 hits to beat Saitama Seibu 10-3. Yanagimachi opened with a solo homer, Y. Yamamoto launched a three-run shot in the fifth and Kurihara hit his 39th, a three-run blast in the sixth. Uwasawa worked six innings to earn the win (9-4). Attendance 39,894. Source: game report.
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Rakuten wins 5-3 in 12 innings over Nippon-Ham
At ES CON FIELD on September 23, Tohoku Rakuten edged Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 5-3 after a 12-inning game. Urena earned the decision (3-4) in a contest that lasted 4 hours 53 minutes. Rakuten produced timely runs in key frames to prevail. Attendance was 30,209. Source: game report.
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DeNA wins 4-3 on Tobashira’s 12th-inning homer
In Yokohama on September 23, DeNA defeated Chunichi 4-3 when Tobashira homered in the 12th inning for the walk-off (his first of the season in the 12th). Baba picked up the win (3-1) in a 4-hour, 18-minute game. Tobashira’s long ball provided the decisive run. Source: game report.
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Orix blank Lotte 1-0
At ZOZO Marine on September 23, Orix beat Chiba Lotte 1-0. Kuri earned the win (9-11) and Machado collected his 35th save. Ikeda’s solo shot in the eighth provided the game’s only run, which Orix’s pitching staff preserved. Attendance 24,065. Source: game report.
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Hanshin tops Yakult 8-4
At Jingu on September 23, Hanshin defeated Yakult 8-4. Takahashi was credited with the win (15-3) as Hanshin broke the game open with multi-run innings in the sixth and seventh. Attendance: 29,328. Source: game report.
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Carp fall 2-1 despite Nakamura’s early homer
At Mazda Stadium on September 23, Hiroshima’s Nakamura opened the scoring with a first-inning solo (his second), but Yomiuri answered with two runs in the fifth to take a 2-1 win. Takemaru (Takamaru?) picked up the victory (11-9), Tokoda took the loss (7-6), and Martinez recorded his 41st save. Attendance: 32,286. Source: game report.
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Chunichi registers pitcher Reia Nakaji
The NPB roster announcement on September 23 shows Chunichi registering pitcher Reia Nakaji to the active roster. The public notice lists multiple player moves that day; the club’s move suggests adjustments to rotation and bullpen planning. Source: NPB roster announcement.
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Nippon-Ham’s Fukuya Yamazaki reaches 1,000 career innings
Nippon-Ham starter Fukuya Yamazaki reached 1,000 career innings pitched on September 23 during the game against Rakuten, becoming the 379th pitcher in NPB history to hit the milestone. He reached the mark in the fifth inning and received a commemorative board from manager Shinjo after the game. Source: Nikkan Sports.
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