Yomiuri vs Yokohama Baystars Prediction 2 September 2026
📡 Yomiuri snapped their three-game losing streak at a crucial moment on Tuesday, edging out DeNA 4-3 thanks to a decisive sacrifice in the ninth inning. The hosts remain second in the standings with a 64-54-2 record, while DeNA sit third at 54-62-3. This prediction highlights the intriguing pitching matchup between Yuhi Nishidate and Katsuki Azuma, with the visitors’ starter currently enjoying one of the best seasons in the league.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last ten meetings have seen the sides dead even, with five wins apiece. Combined, they've scored 81 runs-an average of 8.1 per game. This series has featured both high-scoring clashes like 11-6 and 8-7, as well as tight contests ending 1-0 and 2-1. Over the course of the season, however, Yomiuri have held the edge, consistently finding ways to come out on top in close finishes.
Head-to-head statistics Yomiuri - Yokohama Baystars
Yomiuri Giants Team Overview
August ended on a sour note for Yomiuri, as they suffered three straight defeats to Hanshin, falling 1-4, 1-4, and 1-3. That made their 4-3 win over DeNA all the more significant: the team squandered the lead twice, but rallied under pressure in the ninth inning to snatch victory. Maru drove in two runs in the opening frame, and the game was sealed by one of the bullpen’s top arms-Martinez, who notched his 36th save of the season and boasts a 1.50 ERA.
Match Results: Yomiuri Giants
Yokohama Dena Baystars Team Overview
DeNA arrive for this series riding a four-game winning streak, including a dominant stretch against Chunichi where they allowed just five runs across three games. On Tuesday, their offense kept creating chances-Watarai homered, Ishida drove in a run himself, and the visitors either took the lead or pulled level three times. However, the bullpen couldn't hold a 3-3 tie in the ninth inning. With a 54-62-3 record, DeNA remain well adrift of the top two spots, and their late-game consistency continues to be a major concern.
Match Results: Yokohama Dena Baystars
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Yuuhi Nishidate, a right-hander for Yomiuri, has made eight appearances this season, starting seven times. He holds a 2-3 record with a 2.79 ERA over 38.2 innings pitched. Nishidate has allowed 29 hits, struck out 40 batters, surrendered 12 runs, and posts a 1.16 WHIP. What truly stands out is his ability to generate outs on his own-he averages 9.31 strikeouts per nine innings.
Katsuki Azuma, the lefty for DeNA, has started 20 games this year, going 10-5 with a 2.35 ERA. Over 130 innings, he’s given up just 104 hits, struck out 96, allowed 41 runs, and boasts an impressive 0.94 WHIP. Perhaps most notably, Azuma has delivered a quality start in 18 of his 20 outings, consistently giving DeNA long, reliable stretches on the mound.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Azuma gives DeNA a clear edge on the mound to start, so Yomiuri shouldn't expect an easy ride here. However, the hosts already proved on Tuesday that their deeper roster and late-inning resilience can tilt this matchup in their favor. Their bullpen features several relievers with ERAs around 2.00 or lower, providing a significant late-game advantage. Nishidate, for his part, has hardly been a weak link-his 2.79 ERA and 40 strikeouts over 38.2 innings suggest this contest should stay tight through the middle frames. The last ten head-to-head meetings are split 5-5, but the season series and the opening game of this set slightly favor Yomiuri. If the home side can keep it close into the late innings, their bullpen quality could prove decisive. We're backing a Yomiuri win.
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