2026 Persol Climax Series Pacific League Final Stage Game 3: Softbank Hawks 6-2 Nippon-Ham (16th, Mizuho PayPay)

Nippon-Ham suffered three consecutive losses to the Softbank Hawks and failed to advance to the Japan Series. It was a humiliating defeat as they lost to the Softbank Hawks in the Climax Series Final Stage for the third consecutive year at the opponent's home ground in Fukuoka.

After the game, Manager Shinjo mentioned Reyes, who pushed himself to play in the CS despite a right hamstring strain suffered in mid-September. 'The Final Stage was all about Mole (Reyes), wasn't it? However, due to his leg injury, there were moments where he couldn't swing with full force. He was the most frustrated of all, and I think he feels a sense of responsibility,' he said in defense. Reyes finished the 6 CS games this season with 0 Home Runs and all single hits. He ended with a .273 batting average (5 hits in 22 At Bats). After the game, he said, 'Next year (revenge). Tomorrow is an early morning,' before leaving the stadium.