DeNA beats Giants 4-1 to take first game
On October 11, 2026 at Tokyo Dome, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars defeated the Yomiuri Giants 4-1 in Game 2 of the Climax Series First Stage. Yutaro Ishida threw five innings, allowing five hits and one run for his first CS win. Ryuki Watarai opened the scoring with a leadoff homer; Shugo Maki added a solo shot in the eighth. Reynolds recorded the save. Attendance: 42,248.
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Giants’ Dalbec homers in the 4th
Also at Tokyo Dome on October 11, Giants slugger B. Dalbec hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, providing Yomiuri’s only run of the game. His fourth-inning blast sparked a midgame response, but the Giants fell 4-1 to Yokohama DeNA. Game time: 3 hours 1 minute. Attendance: 42,248.
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Nippon-Ham edges Seibu 1-0
On October 11, 2026 at Belluna Dome, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters defeated the Saitama Seibu Lions 1-0 in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series First Stage. Kouta Tatsu earned the win, Kosei Takahashi took the loss, and Daisei Yanagawa closed for the save. The only run came in the fifth inning. Attendance: 27,610.
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Seibu’s Takeuchi scheduled to start on Oct. 12 (preview)
According to a Nikkan Sports preview published October 11, Saitama Seibu left-hander Natsuki Takeuchi is scheduled to start on October 12 at Belluna Dome opposite Hokkaido Nippon-Ham’s Hiromi Ito (Itohi). The Takeuchi–Ito matchup is a key storyline for the upcoming game.
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Hanshin and others announce releases and retirements
A Nikkan Sports roundup of player releases and retirements around October 11 lists multiple moves across the 12 clubs. Hanshin announced several players released, and veteran pitchers such as Yuki Nishi and Yuta Iwasada are listed as retiring. Attention now turns to the upcoming joint tryout and potential developmental re-signings.
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Orix posts several departures and retirements
The same Nikkan Sports roundup also lists several departures at Orix, including Yuma Tonmiya among released players and veteran Kazuhiro Hirano listed as retiring. The club is adjusting its roster and staff after the season, and further moves are expected.
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