Global baseball playoffs: NPB, CPBL, and MLB postseason updates

Professional baseball playoffs are underway across multiple leagues. In Japan's NPB Climax Series, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have leveled their series against the Saitama Seibu Lions 1-1. After losing the first game in extra innings, the Fighters secured a 1-0 victory in the second game behind a strong performance by pitcher Kota Tatsu.

In Taiwan's CPBL, the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions have fought back from a 0-2 deficit to tie their postseason challenge series at 2-2 against the CTBC Brothers. Pitcher Jackson Stephens has been a key reliever during this comeback.

In Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Milwaukee Brewers in an upcoming League Championship Series. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Shohei Ohtani's ability to overcome a recent hitting slump, noting improvements in his contact quality despite a lack of hits in recent games. Meanwhile, in the NHL, Kirill Kaprizov recorded a hat trick to lead the Minnesota Wild to a victory over the Florida Panthers.

In Japan, the Orix Buffaloes announced a significant coaching staff overhaul, stating they will not renew contracts for four coaches following a fourth-place finish in the regular season.