Nakayama’s two-run homer lifts Giants
On August 20, 2026 in Yokohama the Yomiuri Giants defeated the Yokohama DeNA BayStars 6-3. Nakayama’s two-run homer in the fifth proved decisive, starter Mata earned the win, Fujinami took the loss and Martínez recorded his 32nd save. The game ran from 17:46 to 21:22 (3h36m) before 32,658 fans; the Giants finished with 10 hits.
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Takeoka’s homer fuels Yakult win
On August 20, 2026 at Kyocera Dome Osaka the Tokyo Yakult Swallows beat the Hanshin Tigers 4-1. Takeoka’s third-inning solo home run (his 4th) gave Yakult a lead, and starter Takahashi earned the win. Hanshin’s Sakamoto hit a solo homer in the second, but Yakult’s timely bullpen work held the advantage. The game lasted 3h25m with 36,196 in attendance.
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Montero’s homer lifts Carp to win
On August 20, 2026 at Mazda Stadium the Hiroshima Toyo Carp edged the Chunichi Dragons 2-1. Montero’s 11th-inning? No—in the fifth he hit a solo homer that proved decisive; Moriura earned his fifth win of the season. Chunichi had taken the lead on an Ishikawa solo in the second, but Hiroshima added a late run to prevail. The game ran 2h52m before 22,958 fans.
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Fierce slugfest ends in 12-inning draw
On August 20, 2026 at Es Con Field the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks played to a 5-5 draw after 12 innings. SoftBank’s Masaki hit a 21st‑inning? No—his 21st homer in the fourth and Kurihara launched a grand slam (33rd) in the eighth; Nippon‑Ham answered with homers from Kiyomiya (13th) and Nomura (15th). The marathon lasted 4h34m with 31,370 in attendance.
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McCusker’s go-ahead blast lifts Chiba Lotte
On August 20, 2026 at Rakuten Mobile Park the Chiba Lotte Marines defeated the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 4-3. McCusker’s two‑run homer in the seventh (his 18th) produced the decisive runs; starter Kojima earned his fifth win and Yokoyama notched his 29th save. The contest lasted 3h27m with 24,504 fans in attendance.
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Espinoza’s 11th win powers Orix
On August 20, 2026 at Belluna Dome the Orix Buffaloes beat the Saitama Seibu Lions 3-1. Starter Espinoza picked up his 11th victory of the season and Machado recorded his 25th save. Orix built its lead in the middle innings and held on; the game lasted 2h25m with 25,375 in attendance.
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