[Softbank Hawks] Taisei Makihara hits an RBI single off Nippon-Ham's Sachiya Yamasaki! Creating a chance with two outs in the first inning to take the lead | Pacific League.com

[Softbank Hawks] Taisei Makihara hits an RBI single off Nippon-Ham's Sachiya Yamasaki! Taking the lead after creating a chance with two outs in the first inning.

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October 14, 2026 18:33

Taisei Makihara hits a go-ahead RBI single to center field with two outs and runners on first and second in the first inning (Camera by Suguru Nakajima).

2026 Persol Climax Series Pacific League Final Stage Game 1: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (14th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks infielder Taisei Makihara hit an RBI single off Nippon-Ham starter Yamazaki in the first inning to take the lead.

With two outs, Kondo hit a doble and Kurihara drew a Walk to create a scoring opportunity with runners on first and second. Then, Makihara Dai hit a single to center on a 1-1 count to take the lead. They grabbed the early lead in this important opening game.