DeNA wins on a ninth-inning walk-off
On August 18, 2026 in Yokohama, DeNA defeated the Yomiuri Giants 4-3 on a ninth-inning walk-off. Reynolds earned his third win of the season after the decisive run in the ninth. The Giants’ Tanaka E. took the loss. Contributions from Ogata and Luise helped fuel DeNA’s comeback.
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Hanshin edges Yakult; Sato blasts 29th homer
On August 18, 2026 at Kyocera Dome, Hanshin beat the Yakult Swallows 3-2. Sato’s 29th home run and Oyama’s 14th provided key runs, and Kirishiki earned his first win of the season. Yakult’s Shimizu took the loss in a late, close contest.
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Hiroshima erupts for eight runs in the seventh to rout Chunichi
On August 18, 2026 at Mazda Stadium, Hiroshima defeated Chunichi 11-4. An eight-run seventh inning decided the game, and Okamoto picked up the win for his seventh victory of the season. Long balls from Sakakura (No.12) and Kikuchi (No.7) fueled the offensive outburst.
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SoftBank cruises to 7-1 win; Moïnero strong
On August 18, 2026 at Escon Field, SoftBank defeated Nippon Ham 7-1. Moïnero earned the win for his second victory of the season, and Masaki’s 20th homer helped the offense. Nippon Ham’s Reyes hit his 26th homer but it wasn’t enough.
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Rakuten tops Lotte 6-2; Shoji earns sixth win
On August 18, 2026 at Rakuten Mobile Park, Rakuten defeated Lotte 6-2. Starter Shoji earned his sixth win of the season while contributions from Tatsumi’s 10th homer and Ota’s 3rd homer powered the attack. Lotte’s Yamaguchi hit his 21st homer but the offense fell short.
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Seibu defeats Orix 7-4; Taira earns ninth win
On August 18, 2026 at Tokyo Dome, Seibu beat Orix 7-4. Taira recorded his ninth win of the season, and Kaikino closed out the game with a save. Kanario’s 11th homer and early offense gave Seibu the momentum they kept into the late innings.
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