Nippon‑Ham Fighters clinch walk‑off win as SoftBank rookie throws first complete game

On the 23rd, Pacific League farm games featured several notable outcomes. Orix beat Seibu 7‑2, while Nippon‑Ham defeated Hiroshima 4‑2 thanks to a walk‑off two‑run hit by substitute outfielder Ima. The victory came after a tied sixth inning and was sealed in the ninth.

SoftBank highlighted a milestone as a rookie pitcher recorded his first complete‑game win, delivering 116 pitches over nine innings and allowing just one run. The performance contributed to a 2‑1 victory over the Giants, with other standout contributions from players such as Masaki Tomoya and the team’s regulars.