Murakami’s shutout, Sato’s decisive homer
On July 26, 2026 at Koshien, Hanshin’s starter S. Murakami threw nine scoreless innings with six strikeouts for a shutout and the win. In the sixth inning T. Sato hit a 22nd-inning solo to center that provided the game’s only run.
Yamazaki’s strong outing helps Nippon-Ham win
On July 26 at Escon Field, Nippon‑Ham beat Rakuten 6–2. Starter F. Yamazaki went five innings, 79 pitches, allowing three hits and one run, helping set the tone for the victory as the offense added runs in key moments.
Jackson strong; Yamaguchi’s big homer
On July 26 at Kyocera Dome, Chiba Lotte beat Orix 3–2. A. Jackson pitched 7.1 innings (116 pitches), struck out seven and allowed two runs to earn his seventh win. K. Yamaguchi added a solo homer (his 17th) that energized the lineup.
Maeda throws 6 scoreless; 8‑0 on season
On July 26 at Belluna Dome, SoftBank beat Seibu 3–0. Y. Maeda started and tossed six shutout innings while allowing three hits, earning his eighth win of the season; the bullpen closed out the shutout.