On October 14th at 18:00, Game 1 of the "2026 Persol Climax Series Pa" Final Stage between Fukuoka Softbank and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome.

【Regular Season Record】Fukuoka Softbank (1st) vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (3rd) 18 wins, 5 losses, 2 draws

【Probable Starters】
Fukuoka Softbank: Moinelo pitcher, 7 games, 6 wins, 1 loss, ERA 0.76
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: Sachiya Yamasaki pitcher, 17 games, 5 wins, 1 loss, ERA 2.67

Fukuoka Softbank and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will clash in the Final Stage for the third consecutive year. In this season's regular season, Fukuoka Softbank dominated with 18 wins and boasts a strong compatibility with only one loss at MIZUHO PayPay Dome, but can Hokkaido Nippon-Ham overcome that?

Fukuoka Softbank's starter is Moinelo pitcher. Although his first appearance with the first team this season was delayed until August, he demonstrated his unchanging ability with 6 wins and 1 loss in 7 games and an ERA of 0.76. On the other hand, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham's Sachiya Yamasaki pitcher has recorded two QS in three matchups during the second half of the season.

At MIZUHO PayPay Dome, this matchup has often turned into a high-scoring slugfest. We want to pay attention to what kind of battle they will show in the Persol CS Pa.

Text by Minagi Niwa