SoftBank Hawks Sweep BayStars for Back-to-Back Japan Series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks beat the Yokohama DeNA BayStars 4-2 in Game 4 on Wednesday to finish a 4-0 sweep and win a second straight Japan Series. Catcher Yudai Yamamoto, traded from DeNA in midseason, drove in three runs against his old club. SoftBank went 7-0 this postseason, and outfielder Tomoya Masaki was named series MVP. It is the franchise’s 13th Japan Series title, tying the Pacific League record.
What’s confirmed
- The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks beat the Yokohama DeNA BayStars 4-2 in Game 4 on Wednesday to finish a 4-0 sweep and win a second straight Japan Series.
- Catcher Yudai Yamamoto, traded from DeNA in midseason, drove in three runs against his old club.
- SoftBank went 7-0 this postseason, and outfielder Tomoya Masaki was named series MVP.
- It is the franchise’s 13th Japan Series title, tying the Pacific League record.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: Kyodo News, Chunichi Sports and The Chosun Ilbo.
What would move the score
- Now: 97% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
- Up: more independent outlets or primary records confirming the core claim.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: NPB’s official Game 4 box score.| ✓ | Kyodo News Counted https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/89700 |
| ✓ | Chunichi Sports Counted https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/1331707 |
| ✓ | The Chosun Ilbo Counted https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/10/28/VIV5HG6IAFAJDPNNOYLMYZHMJA/ |
| · | Primary source Plus the primary source: NPB’s official Game 4 box score. https://npb.jp/scores/2026/1028/h-db-04/box.html |
Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 97% with 3 independent confirmations.
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