[Today’s NPB highlights] Standing in the way of Softbank are just one win away from winning the championship, is the man with the most wins against Softbank, with 15.
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2025.9.27(土) 10:00
☆ Seibu vs Softbank (18:00, Belluna Dome) Seibu = Takahashi, Softbank = Arihara
On the 26th, Softbank came from behind to beat Rakuten 4-3, bringing their magic number to one. If they win against Seibu on the 27th, they can win by themselves if they win, and if the second-place Nippon-Ham don’t win, they will be crowned champions for the second year in a row.
Standing in the way of Softbank is Seibu ‘s Takahashi. He has been on an upswing, winning three straight games since the September 5th game against Lotte. Also, by opponent, he has the most wins against Softbank with 15 (12 losses), tying him with Nippon-Ham Fighters. This season, in two appearances against Softbank at Belluna D, he pitched seven innings and allowed just one run, showing runs consistency and a 1-0 record.
On the other hand, Softbank ‘s starting pitcher, Yuya Arihara, has lost three straight games against Seibu since last year. Will Softbank be able to secure victory on the 27th?
(Other cards)
☆ Yakult vs Hiroshima (18:00, Jingu Stadium) Yakult = Yoshimura, Hiroshima = Mori
DeNA vs. The Giants (14:00, Yokohama) DeNA = Jackson, The Giants = Griffin
☆ Hanshin Tigers vs Chunichi (14:00, Koshien) Hanshin Tigers = Otake, Chunichi = Takahashi Hiroshi
☆Lotte vs. Nippon-Ham (18:00) Lotte = Taneichi, Nippon-Ham = Tatsuya
☆ Orix vs. Rakuten (18:00, Kyocera Dome Osaka) Orix = Yamashita, Rakuten = Shoji
※ Match card (start time, stadium) and starting pitcher order
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