Yamada’s go‑ahead double lifts Yakult to 5-1 win over Giants
On October 2 at Jingu Stadium, Tokyo Yakult beat the Yomiuri Giants 5-1. After falling behind on Richard’s second‑inning solo, Yakult tied it in the third on Masuda’s RBI and sealed the game in the eighth when Tetsuto Yamada delivered a two‑run double to left‑center. The game lasted 3:05 with 29,328 in attendance.
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Yamamoto’s ninth‑inning 3‑run homer lifts SoftBank past Lotte, 4-3
At ZOZO Marine on October 2, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks rallied to beat the Chiba Lotte Marines 4-3. After surrendering the lead in the eighth, Yamamoto Yudai delivered a three‑run homer in the top of the ninth (his sixth of the season in reports) to complete the comeback. Starter Maeda Yugo worked into the late innings and Sugiyama closed it out for the Hawks.
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Hanshin moves to magic number 1 after Giants loss
Following the Giants’ defeat on October 2, the Hanshin Tigers’ magic number toward the pennant stood at 1, putting the club on the brink of a league title. With only a few games remaining, Hanshin could clinch as early as October 3, a prospect that has the team and its supporters poised for celebration.
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Kakunaka holds farewell game; family joins ceremony
On October 2 at ZOZO Marine, Chiba Lotte held Kazuhisa Kakunaka’s retirement game, marked by family participation and festive tributes. His eldest son announced his first plate appearance, children took part in between‑inning events, and Kakunaka received bouquets during the postgame ceremony, thanking fans and teammates for their support.
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Giants register pitcher Iori Yamazaki on Oct. 2 roster update
The NPB roster bulletin for October 2 shows the Yomiuri Giants added pitcher Iori Yamazaki to their active roster. The same announcement lists multiple teams’ roster moves as clubs finalize lineups late in the season; full details are available on the NPB roster page.
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Nippon‑Ham deactivates Ryusei Kono; infection special rule allows quick re‑registration
The NPB roster bulletin of October 2 records that the Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters placed Ryusei Kono on the inactive list. The notice specifies that, under the NPB infection special rule, he may be re‑registered in fewer than ten days, allowing the club flexibility in roster management.
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