Oyama’s 11th-inning walk-off gives Hanshin a dramatic win
At Koshien on September 21, Hanshin defeated DeNA 3–2 in 11 innings. Yusuke Oyama hit a 17th‑season solo in the 11th to end the game; Daichi Ishii earned the win and DeNA’s Koda Nakagawa took the loss. The 4‑hour, 20‑minute contest drew 42,640 fans.
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Takahashi tosses 7 scoreless as Chunichi roll to 10–0
On September 21 at Vantelin Dome, Chunichi routed Hiroshima 10–0. Hiroto Takahashi delivered seven scoreless innings (4 H, 8 K) for his fourth win of the season, and Kaito Muramatsu supplied a home run and a two‑hit, three‑RBI game. Attendance was 36,709 for Chunichi’s home finale.
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Kiyomiya launches 22nd, his second straight game with a homer
At Escon Field on September 21, Kotaro Kiyomiya hit a first‑inning solo (his 22nd) — his second consecutive game with a long ball. The well‑struck drive energized the Nippon‑Ham lineup and drew a loud response from the crowd.
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Noguchi’s 3‑run homer sparks Orix briefly, but Nippon‑Ham prevails 5–3
On September 21 at Escon Field, Orix’s Tomoya Noguchi hit a 4th‑season, three‑run homer in the fifth to tie the game temporarily, but Nippon‑Ham took the game 5–3. Takayuki Kato earned the win (his 12th); Yamaoka was credited with the loss. Attendance was 34,564.
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DeNA loses on an 11th‑inning walk‑off, postponing CS hopes again
DeNA fell to Hanshin in an 11th‑inning walk‑off on September 21 at Koshien, delaying what would have been an automatic Climax Series berth. Despite creating late scoring opportunities, DeNA could not convert and must wait to secure postseason qualification.
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Hiroshima shut out 0–10 by Chunichi; CS bid ended
Hiroshima suffered a 0–10 loss to Chunichi at Vantelin Dome on September 21, eliminating their Climax Series hopes. The defeat leaves Hiroshima consigned to another sub‑top finish, with reports noting the club’s season deficit at 21 losses over.500.
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Rakuten‑SoftBank game rained out; makeup set for October 5
The Rakuten vs. SoftBank game scheduled for September 21 was called off due to rain after the gates opened at 11:00; the decision came at 12:20. The match has been rescheduled for October 5. Planned starters, including Kenta Maeda for Rakuten and Kamitsubaki (Uetani/上茶谷) for SoftBank, were deferred.
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