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Koshien Baseball Championship: Teams advance in 108th tournament
The 108th National High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium continues with several teams advancing to the second round. Hanamaki Higashi (Iwate) secured its second consecutive opening victory by defeating Niita (Ehime) 4-2, led by captain Kojo's performance. Okayama Gakugeikan (Okayama) also advanced after a 7-3 comeback win against Tottori Johoku. Naruto Uzushio (Tokushima) achieved its first win in 18 years with a 2-1 extra-innings victory over Hachioji Jissen.
Other notable results include Aomori Yamada advancing past Yugakkan, and Tokai University Kofu securing a victory against Tsuruoka Higashi. However, Meitoku Gijuku (Kochi) suffered a narrow 1-2 loss to Nichinan Gakuen (Miyazaki). The tournament is utilizing a two-session system to manage heat and spectator rotation.
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108th National High School Baseball Championship · Aki High School (有明高校) · Aomori Yamada · Aomori Yamada High School · Arai High School (有明) · Ariake High School · Arima High School · East Japan International Daichome · East Japan International Daichome (東日本国際大昌平) · East Sea Kofu (東海大甲府) · East Sea University (東海大甲府) · East Sea University Kofu
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The 108th National High School Baseball Championship started on 5 August 2026 at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. nishinomiya.goguynet.jp · resemom.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] East Japan International Daichome (東日本国際大昌平) won its first Koshien game after a video-review overturn.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yawata Sho (八幡商) returned to Koshien after a 15-year absence. www.kyoto-np.co.jp · sportiva.shueisha.co.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new mesh-style uniform with a modified neck opening was trialled by several teams during the tournament to improve comfort in hot weather.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The video-review system was used for the third time at Koshien, with a successful overturn occurring in the Daichome vs Shirakaba Gakuen game.
- [● 2 SOURCES] East Sea Kofu (東海大甲府) achieved its first-round victory for the first time in 11 years, beating Tsuruga East 5-2. news.cube-soft.jp · resemom.jp