2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pacific League First Stage Game 1: Seibu Lions 3-2 Nippon-Ham (10th inning extra inning) - October 10, Belluna Dome

Nippon-Ham lost a close game to the Seibu Lions, and a yellow light has been lit for their chances of advancing past the Climax Series First Stage for the first time in three years.

The starting pitcher Arihara gave up a solo Home Run to Hirasawa of the Seibu Lions in the first inning, allowing them to take a one-point lead. In the fourth inning, the lineup turned the game around 2-1 when the seventh batter Narama hit a two-run shot to left-center.

However, in the fifth inning, Arihara gave up an RBI single to center field to Nishikawa with one out and a runner on second, tying the game at 2-2. Arihara was pulled from the game after finishing this inning.

After that, both teams' relief pitchers held firm, and the game proceeded without any further scoring. However, with one out in the bottom of the 10th extra inning, Canario allowed a walk-off home run over the left field wall. Having lost the first game, the team now needs to win the remaining two games in a row.