SMBC Japan Series 2026 Game 2 Yokohama 3-4 Softbank Hawks = 10th extra inning = (25th, Yokohama)

Softbank Hawks, who were overtaken by Yokohama's Tsutsugo with a three-run home run, made a dramatic comeback with two home runs from bench players Yamakawa in the 9th inning and Kawamura in the 10th. They have started with two consecutive wins. It was thought that Tsutsugo might jump to the top in contribution points, but he was unable to increase his score due to the loss, and Shoji, who hit a timely doble for the second consecutive game, maintained the top spot. Kawamura, Yamakawa, and others are in pursuit.

1st Place = Shoji (SoftBank) Total 5.50 [1] 3.70 [2] 1.80

2nd Place = Kawamura (SoftBank) Total 3.60 [1] 0.20 [2] 3.40

3rd Place = Yamakawa (SoftBank) Total 3.20 [1] 0.00 [2] 3.20

4th Place = Uwasawa (SoftBank) Total 2.80 <1> 2.80 <2> Did not participate

4th Place = Moinelo (SoftBank) Total 2.80 <1> Did not play <2> 2.80

6th Place = Masaki (SoftBank) Total 2.70 [1] 0.10 [2] 2.60

7th Place = Yu Yamamoto (SoftBank) Total 2.50 [1] 1.40 [2] 1.10

8th Place = Tsutsugo (DeNA) Total 2.10 [1] 0.10 [2] 2.00

9th Place = Maki (D) Total 1.85 <1> 1.60 <2> 0.25

10th Place = Sugiyama (SoftBank) Total 1.80 <1> 0.80 <2> 1.00

*The numbers in the circles are the points for each match.

[What are Hochi Contribution Points?] This is a popular Japan Series project that has been running in Sports Hochi since 1970. hitter' on-base performance, base advancement, meritorious hits and strikeouts in good opportunities, pitcher' innings pitched, pitch content, defense skill, etc. are scored in detail, and then converted and quantified as a ratio of 2 wins to 1 loss.

Below are examples of points for win team (points in parentheses are for lose team).

◇Single 0.2 (0.1)

◇ doble: 0.4 (0.2)

◇First solo 2・4 (1・2)

◇ win pitcher 6 times2 runs then 3 (increase or decrease with innings pitched or runs)

◇ Saves: Around 1 (may increase or decrease depending on the situation, such as the score difference or the situation)