DeNA edges Giants 2-1
On October 10, 2026, in Game 1 of the Climax Series First Stage at the Tokyo Dome, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars beat the Yomiuri Giants 2-1. Shugo Maki opened the scoring with a first-inning solo, and Ryuki Watarai added a solo in the ninth. Masumi Hamachi earned the win, Martínez took the loss and Reynolds recorded the save (attendance 42,232).
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Seibu wins on Canario’s 10th-inning walk-off
On October 10, 2026, at Belluna Dome in Game 1 of the Climax Series First Stage, the Saitama Seibu Lions defeated the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 3-2 on Alexander Canario’s 10th-inning solo walk-off. Nippon-Ham had taken a two-run lead in the fourth on Taiki Narama’s two-run homer; Seibu answered with a solo by Taiga Hirasawa and Canario’s late heroics. Taishi Mameda was the winning pitcher (attendance 27,602).
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Nippon‑Ham registers five players to active roster
According to Nikkan Sports’ public roster announcement on October 10, 2026, the Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters added five players to their active roster: Taisho Tamai, Haruki Hosono, Reo Shibata, Kohei Arihara and Franmil Reyes. The club has moved to reinforce its postseason roster and these players are now eligible for selection.
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Hanshin appears on updated ‘released/retired’ list
An updated Nikkan Sports roundup published October 10, 2026, lists released, retired and otherwise departing players across all 12 clubs. For the Hanshin Tigers the list includes several players (for example 伊藤稜, 松原快 and 戸井零士 among others) designated for release and notes veteran retirements. A joint tryout has been scheduled for November 17.
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