Softbank beat Seibu 5 to 3 in the first stage of the first stage of the Pacific League climax series in professional baseball.
The first stage of the Pacific League's Climax Series began on the 8th at the PayPay Dome in Fukuoka City, where Softbank, who ranked second in the regular season, and Seibu, who ranked third in the regular season, played against each other.
In the third inning, SoftBank scored one point with No. 1, Daiki Mimori, hitting two bases in a timely manner.
After that, No. 3, Yuki Yanagita, extended his lead with a three-run home run in three consecutive games from the regular season.
In terms of pitching, starting pitcher Kodai Senga threw eight innings against the Seibu batting line, scoring four hits and three runs.
Softbank beat Seibu 5 to 3 to advance to the final stage, and if they win or draw in the second match on the 9th, they will advance to the first stage.
On the other hand, Seibu lost the first game because starting pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi gave up 5 runs in the 6th inning and never took the lead.