Saito Yuta records first pro win
On July 22, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome, Hiroshima’s Saito Yuta earned his first professional win in his fourth season as the Carp defeated the Giants 6–1. Saito limited damage after allowing baserunners from the third inning onward, while the offense reversed the early deficit with solo homers by Montero and Mochimaru. Manager Arai praised Mochimaru’s game-calling and noted the player’s growth.
Kurihara records hits in four consecutive innings
On July 22, 2026, at MIZUHO PayPay Field, the SoftBank Hawks routed Orix 22–2. Cleanup hitter Ryoya Kurihara collected hits and RBIs in each inning from the first through the fourth, marking his second career instance of four consecutive innings with a hit and an RBI. The Hawks’ offense exploded for numerous hits and runs, and starter C. Stewart Jr. earned the win.
Yakult mounts comeback to beat Chunichi
On July 22, 2026, at Meiji Jingu Stadium, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows rallied to beat the Chunichi Dragons 8–5. Chunichi opened the scoring with two first-inning homers to take a 3–0 lead, but in the second inning Yakuba (Akaba) Yukihiro hit a go-ahead three-run home run and Yakult added runs later to secure the victory. The Swallows finished with 12 hits in the win.