Sato hits two homers, reaches 500 RBIs
On September 3, 2026 at Jingu Stadium, Hanshin’s Teruaki Sato delivered the club a big night: a run-producing single that marked his 500th career RBI, then a 33rd-inning solo and a 34th-inning two-run homer, helping Hanshin to a 7-4 win over Yakult. Starter Masashi Ito worked five innings, allowing four hits and three runs for his second win. Attendance was 27,930; game time 3:14.
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Kuribayashi settles in as Hiroshima completes comeback
On September 3 at the Banterin Dome, Hiroshima rallied to a 5-2 win over Chunichi. Starter Ryori Kuribayashi gave up a first‑inning two‑run homer but recovered to pitch seven innings, yielding six hits and two runs. Key RBIs from Omori and Sasaki helped Hiroshima complete the comeback and take the series lead. Attendance: 36,658.
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Ishikawa’s two‑run homer puts him on the doorstep of double figures
On September 3 at the Banterin Dome, Chunichi’s Koya Ishikawa launched a two‑run 9th homer in the third inning that moved him within one of a double‑digit season total for the first time in three years. Although the Dragons struggled with strikeouts, Ishikawa’s blast provided early momentum; Chunichi ultimately fell 5-2 as Hiroshima rallied.
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Yakult adds Masui and J. Osuna to active roster
According to NPB roster announcements on September 3, 2026, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows registered left‑hander Shota Masui and infielder J. Osuna to the first‑team roster. The moves appear aimed at bolstering depth as the club heads into a key stretch; both players’ availability will be watched closely.
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Fighters place Omi Ito on reconditioning list
Reports on September 3, 2026 indicate that Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham has placed starter Omi Ito on the reconditioning list and removed him from the first‑team roster. It is the first such move in his six‑year pro career; the club is planning a reconditioning timetable that could see a return after the standard 10‑day window. His progress will be monitored.
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Roster note: SoftBank removes Otake and others
The official NPB roster announcement dated September 3, 2026 shows that the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks placed pitcher Fuga Otake and others on the inactive list. The moves are part of routine roster adjustments; follow‑up registration dates will be posted in subsequent NPB announcements.
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