The team advancing to the Persol CS Pacific Final Stage is Hokkaido Nippon-Ham.

The third game of the "PERSOL CS Pa" first baseman stage, held today at Belluna Dome starting at 14:00, ended in a 4-1 win for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham. With a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, they have secured their advancement to the "PERSOL CS Pa" Final Stage.

In the top of the 2nd inning, they successfully took the lead with a timely hit in two consecutive games by Yuki Nomura. They added further runs later with a solo home run by Chusei Mannami and a sacrifice fly by Taiki Narama. Starting Hiromi Ito pitcher faced an accident when he was struck by a batted ball, but he fulfilled his role by allowing 3 hit, 1 Walk, and 1 runs over 5 innings.

The "PERSOL CS Pa" Final Stage will open on October 14th at 18:00 at MIZUHO PayPay Dome. Fukuoka Softbank will welcome Hokkaido Nippon-Ham with a 2-win advantage.

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles to participate in the 2026 Taoyuan Asia Professional baseball Exchange Games

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles have decided to participate in the "2026 Taoyuan Asia Professional Baseball Exchange Games" to be held in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, following last year's inaugural event. This tournament is held at the request of the Taoyuan City Government with the aim of deepening exchanges between teams, fans, and cities through baseball.

The three participating teams are Tohoku Rakuten Eagles (Japan), Rakuten Monkeys (Taiwan), and Kiwoom Heroes (South Korea). Tickets can be purchased at 7-Eleven ibon terminals in Taiwan and on the ibon website.

▼ "2026 Taoyuan Asia Professional Baseball Exchange Games" Overview ▼
■ Schedule
・Saturday, November 7: Rakuten Monkeys vs. Kiwoom Heroes [Game starts at 17:05 (Taiwan) / 18:05 (Japan)]
・Sunday, November 8: Rakuten Eagles vs. Rakuten Monkeys [Game starts at 14:05 (Taiwan) / 15:05 (Japan)]
■ Venue: Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium (Rakuten Monkeys Home Stadium) [No. 1, Section 1, Linghang North Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City]

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