2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pacific League First Stage Game 1: Seibu Lions vs. Nippon-Ham (10th, Belluna Dome)

Nippon-Ham starting pitcher Kohei Arihara (34) left the mound after 5 innings, 63 pitches, 5 hits, 5 strike outs, and 2 runs. In the first inning, he gave up a lead-off Home Run to Hirasawa. Once again, he ended up giving up runs in the first inning, which has been his worst inning by category this season. In the 5th inning, after his teammates had successfully taken the lead, he gave up a timely hit to center field to Nishikawa, resulting in a tie. From the 6th inning, the second pitcher Fukushima took the mound.

Arihara has a record of 7 wins and 9 losses this season, with an ERA of 4.44. On the previous day, the 9th, he said, 'I feel like I haven't been able to contribute at all this year. However, since I've been given the opportunity to pitch here, I really want to do my best so that the team can win.'