◆ "LUXAS Samurai Japan Series 2026" Japan vs. Softbank Hawks (22nd, Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki)

Orix Buffaloes 's Ryuhei Sotani, the starting pitcher for the Samurai, left mound after giving up four hit two runs in two innings.

In the first inning, with two outs, they were hit with consecutive hits by Kurihara and Yanagi, and with two outs and runners on first and third, No. 5 Yamakawa hit a timely single to center field, giving them the lead.

In the second inning, with two outs, Sasagawa hit a solo Home Run to right field, adding another run to the score.