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[Nippon-Ham] “Serious Special Match” for CS: Red vs. White Game to be Held at Escon on October 7th and 8th

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2025.9.29(月) 16:01

On the 29th, Nippon-Ham announced that they will be holding a “Serious Special Game” in preparation for their second consecutive appearance in the Climax Series (CS). They will be holding a two-day Red vs. White game on October 7th and 8th in preparation for the CS First Stage match against Orix first baseman (ESCON), which begins on October 11th. Tickets will also be on sale, and spectators will be allowed in the ESCON. Both days, the game is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM and last around the sixth inning.

Before the match on September 27th, manager Shinjo said, “I want to gather players who are in good form for the climax,” and he will be reorganizing his team members in preparation for the postseason, where they will aim to become the best team in Japan from second place.

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