Giants explode for 14–1 win
On September 19 at the Tokyo Dome, the Yomiuri Giants routed Chunichi 14–1. The offense amassed 15 hits — with Yoshikawa and Izumiguchi igniting the attack, Oshi’s RBI and Sasaki’s 10th homer among the big blows. Starter Masahiro Tanaka went seven innings, allowing one run for his first win in about four months.
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Maki’s grand slam turns the game for DeNA
On September 19 in Yokohama, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars rallied to beat Yakult 5–3. In the seventh inning with the bases loaded, Shugo Maki launched a grand slam to flip the game. Yakult’s reliever Noboru Shimizu yielded the slam, turning a two-run lead into defeat.
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Hiroshima wins 5–1 at Koshien
Hiroshima beat Hanshin 5–1 at Koshien on September 19. Keisuke Sato launched a leadoff homer to set the tone, and the pitching staff, led by the starter and relievers, kept Hanshin in check. Although closer Ryoshi Kuribayashi surrendered a run early, the offense provided comfortable support.
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Espinoza picks up 13th win as Orix prevails
On September 19 at Escon Field, the Orix Buffaloes defeated Nippon-Ham 7–4. Anderson Espinoza lasted seven innings and allowed four runs (three homers among the hits) but earned his 13th victory as the offense provided crucial run support, keeping him in the top of the wins race.
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Rakuten snaps Maeda’s streak, now four straight wins
Rakuten beat SoftBank 5–2 at Rakuten Mobile Park on September 19, handing starter Yugo Maeda his first loss of the season and stretching Rakuten’s streak to four wins. Pitching and timely hitting — including contributions from Hayakawa and Murabayashi — combined to beat the reigning champions.
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Sumida reaches double-digit wins again
Saitama Seibu defeated Lotte 4–2 at ZOZO Marine on September 19. Starter Tomohiro Sumida earned his 10th win of the season — his second consecutive campaign with double-digit victories — despite surrendering a two-run blast to Soto. The offense, led by Kanario’s leadoff homer and Watanabe’s solo, backed him up.
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Chunichi registers Seiki Nakanishi to active roster
On September 19 the Chunichi Dragons added pitcher Seiki Nakanishi (no. 11) to the active roster, according to the NPB announcement. The official posting lists the registration and date; Nakanishi has joined the first team and his potential appearances will be watched, though the club has not outlined a specific plan.
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Nagaoka sits out after being hit by pitch
On September 19 the Tokyo Yakult Swallows announced that Hideki Nagaoka, who was hit on the back of the shoulder on September 18 and left that game, would not start. He took part in pregame work but was listed on the bench; 20-year-old Haruto Tanaka moved into the No. 3 spot — his first time in the cleanup — as the club monitors Nagaoka’s status.
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