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

The Seibu Lions secured a walk-off victory against Nippon-Ham, putting them one step away from advancing past the first stage.

The game, which remained evenly matched from the start, went into extra innings with a 2-2 tie. In the end, Canario hit a walk-off home run in the 10th extra inning to bring the fierce battle to a close.

Winning the first game is of great value. Including the Pacific League post season from 2004 to 2006, out of the 21 Pacific League teams that won the first game of the first stage in the past, 17 teams advanced to the final stage, a success rate of 81 percent. In the case of the Central League, 16 out of 18 teams have advanced, which is 89 percent. Combining both leagues, 33 out of 39 teams have advanced to the final stage, making the probability approximately 85 percent. The Seibu Lions have made a major step forward toward advancing with everyone united.