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

Softbank Hawks won their second straight game, putting them just two wins away from their second consecutive Japan Series championship. This was their 68th victory in the Japan Series, tying them with Seibu Lions for the most wins in Pacific League League. infielder Hotaka Yamakawa hit a game-tying solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out, contributing to win.

He caught two consecutive slider from the opponent's closer, Reynolds. It was a massive arching shot to left field. The veteran slugger, who was crowned Series MVP last year after hitting Home Run in three consecutive games starting from Game 2, delivered exactly when it mattered most.

Upon returning to the bench, egged on by Yanagita, he finally unleashed the 'Dosukoi Pose' that he had kept sealed since the start of the season. After the game, he declared a full lifting of the ban, saying, 'I'm bringing it back. The fans in the stands were doing it too, after all. It really pumps everyone up, and if we can have good games like today and I can perform in key situations, we can all celebrate together.' It looks like fans will once again be able to see the performance that brings the whole stadium together.