The 2026 professional baseball season was filled with many dramatic moments. The Persol Pacific League TV official YouTube channel is currently streaming a compilation video titled '2026 Second Half: Joyful Walk-off Victories Special [Supported by Sanwa Shutter],' which looks back at the walk-off games from the second half of the season. From that collection, we will look back at some of the most memorable walk-off games.

A dramatic home run in Tokyo for the first time in 17 years; Koki Yamaguchi has hit 4 walk-off hits in the second half of the season!

On August 3rd, Orix Buffaloes held their first game at Tokyo Dome in 17 years. Starting Alen Kuri pitcher gave up 6 runs by the 2nd inning, forcing a comeback situation from the start, but the lineup fought back and tied the game in the 7th inning with Yuma Mune 's 2-run Home Run. Then, in the bottom of the 9th with the score 6-6, 1 out and runners on 1st and 2nd, 6th-year player Ryoto Kita 's 3-run Home Run flew out, putting an end to an aerial battle of 7 Home Run between both teams.

In the second half of the season, Chiba Lotte Marines' Koki Yamaguchi shone particularly bright. Recording 10 Home Run in August, he marked 38 Home Run, breaking the record for the most Home Run since the team's move to Chiba. This Koki Yamaguchi delivered walk-off hits twice in August and twice in September/October, producing 4 walk-off wins this season. On August 26th, in the bottom of the 10th extra inning, with a walk-off bullet line drive into the left stand, he won his first "SKY PerfecTV! walk-off Award."

On October 3rd, in the bottom of the 9th with the score 1-1, he hit a solo Home Run to the back screen off Fukuoka Softbank Yuki Matsumoto pitcher. It became a dramatic shot that added flair to Yuki Karakawa pitcher's retirement game. Furthermore, with this walk-off Home Run, he earned the "SKY PerfecTV! walk-off Award" for two consecutive months. Next season, as the main slugger, his performance throughout the season is expected.

Two dramatic home runs that colored the intense battle of the Persol Pacific League Climax Series

After the regular season ended, two walk-off rounds were also delivered in the "2026 Persol Climax Series Pa."

Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham in the first game of the first baseman Stage. Kaima Taira started with both pitcher and Kohei Arihara pitcher, and from the sixth inning onward, the relievers held firm, keeping the score 2-2 and the game went into Game extra inning. In the top of the 10th, the sixth pitcher Taishi Mameda pitcher retired all three batters, and in the bottom of the tenth, with one out, Canario hit a sharp line drive ball to left. The moment he hit the ball, it quickly pierced the left field stands where fans were waiting, sparking a wave of excitement.

In the final stage, in Game 2, Ryoya Kurihara, who won the season's most Home Run and most RBI crowns, delivered a dramatic home run. After the fourth inning, with no runs scored and the score tied 2-2, the Fukuoka Softbank was with one out and runners on first and third after hit by player Yudai Shoji and Ukyo Shuto. Player Kensuke Kondo declared intentional walk and became bases loaded, and Kurihara came to bat. On the third pitch, he hit a high fastball that reached the right-center stands, and with grand slam, he sealed the match. His confident walk and fist pump are also worth noting.