Nissho Academy defeats Miyazaki Commercial in Koshien regional tournament

In the Miyazaki regional round of Japan’s summer high‑school baseball championship, Nissho Academy overcame defending champion Miyazaki Commercial 4‑3. The teams were tied 2‑2 entering the eighth inning when Nissho’s seventh‑batter delivered a left‑field over‑the‑fence walk‑off single to clinch the win and a spot in the third round.

The match featured a dramatic rally by Miyazaki Commercial in the fifth inning, tying the game after Nissho briefly led, but Nissho regained the lead in the sixth before the final decisive hit. The victory marked Nissho Academy’s first appearance in the tournament in 24 years.