Hanshin Tigers Edge Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 2-1 in Thrilling Japan Series Game 1 Opener
The Hanshin Tigers secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Game 1 of the 2025 Japan Series on October 25 at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka. A sixth-inning rally, highlighted by Teruaki Sato's RBI double, and stellar pitching from Shoki Murakami and Daichi Ishii, propelled the Tigers to an early series lead.
Japan Secures 21st Asian Baseball Championship Title with Dominant 11-0 Victory Over Chinese Taipei
Japan clinched its 21st Asian Baseball Championship title by defeating Chinese Taipei 11-0 in the final held on September 28, 2025, in Pingtan, China. This commanding win marks Japan's second consecutive championship and solidifies its regional dominance. The top three teams, Japan, Chinese Taipei, and South Korea, have also qualified for the 2026 U-23 Baseball World Cup.