[Softbank] Victory on the 26th as well. Second-place Nippon-Ham loses, magic number is now “2”.
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2025.9.25(木) 22:02
Pacific League Rakuten 0-6 Softbank (25th, Rakuten Mobile)
Starter Ozeki pitched 7 innings with 5 hit no runs and 3 strike out to win his 13th win. The batting line was runs without a until the 6th inning, but from the 7th inning with one out and bases loaded, Kurihara hit a timely hit to take the lead in the middle of the field. He added four runs in the ninth inning to seal the game. Rakuten The match was decided with 13 wins and 11 losses. With this, it was decided to win against the entire group.
Because Nippon-Ham lost to Seibu, the magic number for winning the championship has decreased by two to “2”. On the 26th, Softbank will play against Rakuten on the road. Nippon-Ham will also play against Seibu on the road, and depending on the result, Softbank ‘s championship will be decided.
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