# Hanshin Tigers championship pursuit

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hanshin-tigers-championship-pursuit
> Updated: 2026-09-26T05:50:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Hanshin Tigers have advanced toward a championship following key victories against the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

On September 20, the Tigers secured a 3-2 walk-off win at Koshien Stadium in an 11-inning game, driven by a solo home run from Yusuke Oyama. This victory reduced the team’s championship magic number to 10 and extended their lead over the Yomiuri Giants.

By September 26, the Tigers achieved an 8-3 victory over DeNA at Yokohama Stadium. Teruaki Sato hit his 37th home run of the season, marking his second consecutive year with at least 100 RBIs. This win further reduced the team’s championship magic number to four.

Amidst the championship pursuit, pitcher Yuta Iwasada announced his retirement at age 35. A first-round draft pick in 2013, Iwasada spent his entire 13-year career with the Tigers, appearing in 304 games as both a starter and a reliever.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Hanshin Tigers pitcher Yuta Iwasada announces retirement

Hanshin Tigers pitcher Yuta Iwasada announces retirement after 13 seasons. In NPB action, Hiroshima defeated DeNA, while Chunichi dropped to last place following a loss to Yakult.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teruaki-sato-hits-37th-home-run-to-lead-hanshin-tigers-victory

### 2026-09-20: Hanshin Tigers secure dramatic walk-off win over DeNA

The Hanshin Tigers defeated the DeNA BayStars 3-2 in an 11-inning thriller, fueled by Yusuke Oyama’s walk-off home run, reducing their championship magic number to 10.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chunichi-dragons-defeat-hiroshima-toyo-carp-8-5

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