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The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are taking on the Orix Buffaloes in a Nippon Professional Baseball game scheduled for September 27, with live broadcasts planned across television and online streaming. Sports outlets in Japan are publishing viewing guides for the fixture as fans search for how to watch the 2026 season matchup between the Pacific League rivals.
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In a Pacific League matchup between the Rakuten Eagles and SoftBank Hawks, SoftBank's Yudai Shoji hit his first professional home run. Manager Kimiyasu Kudo said he had not expected it, expressing surprise and praise for the young player. The game is drawing attention among Japanese baseball fans.
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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks slugger Aki Nakamura's retirement game is drawing wide attention, with Yudai Onodera reflecting on how a spell on the bench and watching Nakamura helped his growth. Yuki Yanagita admitted he 'got a little teary', recalling a scene from 15 years ago, while a popular actress was spotted cheering from a regular infield seat in a Hawks white uniform, delighting fans.
- 4SoftBank's Akira Nakamura bids farewell in home retirement game●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427743/ 【記事全文】ソフトバンク・中村晃「最高の一日だった」 本拠で引退試合、感謝の惜別打でファンに別れ – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野球 # ba
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks outfielder Akira Nakamura played his retirement game at the team's home stadium, closing the day with a farewell hit and telling fans it was "the greatest day" as he thanked them for their support. Japanese sports media are covering his emotional goodbye to supporters after his long career with the Hawks.
- 5SoftBank's Ryoya Kurihara hits 40th home run as Hawks clinch CS advantage●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1428675/ 【記事全文】ソフトバンク・栗原陵矢 40号到達「うれしかった」 チームもCSファイナルS2勝アドバンテージ獲得 – スポニチ Sponichi Annex
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks slugger Ryoya Kurihara reached 40 home runs for the season, saying afterwards he was happy with the milestone. The team also picked up a two-win advantage in the Climax Series Final Stage, putting them in a strong position in Japan's postseason baseball race.
- 6NPB fans share non-tender memories as 2026 baseball highlights circulate●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1428534/ ノンテンダーの思い出 # # NPB # # プロ野球 #2026 # baseball # BaseballVideos # DeNA # HR集 # オ
Japanese baseball content tagged to Nippon Professional Baseball and the 2026 season is circulating, combining home run highlight reels from clubs including DeNA, Orix Buffaloes, Hiroshima Carp, SoftBank Hawks and the Hanshin-affiliated teams with talk of 'non-tender memories' — reflections on players who were not tendered contracts. Fans are using it to revisit departed players and the season's biggest homers.
- 72026 BBM Premium Genesis baseball cards unboxed in Japan●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1428589/ 【開封動画】2026 BBM ベースボールカードプレミアム GENESIS/ジェネシスをたしなむ。【野球カード】 # # ジャイアンツ # baseball
A new unboxing of the 2026 BBM Premium Genesis baseball card set is drawing attention among Japanese collectors. The release covers players across all twelve Nippon Professional Baseball franchises, including the Yomiuri Giants, Hanshin Tigers and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Fans of baseball card collecting are sharing the opening video ahead of the set's full rollout.
- 8SoftBank's Uwasawa to start final game in bid for milestone●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1428173/ 【記事全文】ソフトバンク・上沢直之 球団60年ぶり“2年連続2桁勝利カルテット”誕生へ10・1最終戦で先発へ – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa is set to start the team's final game of the season on October 1. A win would give SoftBank four pitchers with double-digit victories in consecutive seasons, a feat the club has not achieved in 60 years. Japanese sports media, including Sponichi Annex, are covering the story as the regular season winds down.
- 9SoftBank's Yudai Shoji hits first professional home run●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427497/ 【記事全文】ソフトバンク・庄子雄大 会心&歓喜のプロ1号！「あんまり覚えていない」無我夢中でダイヤモンド一周 – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks player Yudai Shoji hit his first home run in professional baseball, celebrating his trip around the bases in a daze of excitement. Speaking after the game, he said he could barely remember the moment, calling it a joyous, career-first milestone that drew attention from Japanese baseball fans.