Yokohama Baystars vs Hiroshima Prediction 7 August 2026
📡 DeNA wrapped up their home series against Hanshin with a 5-10 defeat but still took two out of three games from the league leaders. On Thursday, Hiroshima jumped ahead of Yomiuri after the first inning but then allowed eleven runs and fell 7-11. Both lineups have been producing plenty of runs, but the starting pitching matchup gives the hosts a clear edge: Kentaro Taira has looked solid against Hiroshima, while Masato Morishita struggled in his only head-to-head appearance this season.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over their last 10 meetings, Hiroshima have claimed five wins, DeNA have come out on top three times, and two games have ended in a draw. Hiroshima also hold the edge in runs scored, 52 to 38. However, the full season series tells a different story: DeNA lead 8-5, with two draws. The hosts have tallied 62 runs, while the visitors have put up 63, highlighting that most head-to-head contests have been decided by pivotal moments rather than one side’s offensive dominance.
Head-to-head statistics Yokohama Baystars - Hiroshima
Yokohama Dena Baystars Team Overview
DeNA sit fourth in the standings with a 43-52-3 record. Their four-game winning streak came to an end after a disastrous first inning against Hanshin, where they conceded seven runs. Despite that, the hosts outscored their opponents 5-3 over the remaining eight innings. With Taira on the mound, DeNA can expect a much steadier start than they got from Beede.
Match Results: Yokohama Dena Baystars
Hiroshima Toyo Carp Team Overview
Hiroshima have slipped to the bottom of the table with a 38-53-4 record. Over their last two games, their pitchers have allowed fifteen runs, and the bullpen has been heavily taxed. The offense put up seven runs on Thursday, but most of that production came early in the game. Morishita is back with the first team after a stint in the minors and will face a lineup that has already clinched the season series.
Match Results: Hiroshima Toyo Carp
⚾ Starting Pitchers
DeNA lead the season series 8-5, with two games ending in a draw. However, Hiroshima have the edge in runs scored, 63 to 62.
Kentaro Taira will take the mound for DeNA. The right-hander has made 14 appearances this season, posting a 3-6 record with a 3.65 ERA. Against Hiroshima, Taira has pitched three times, going 1-0 with an impressive 1.50 ERA. In his most recent outing, he allowed two runs over five innings against Yomiuri, following up a stellar seven shutout innings versus Hanshin in his previous start.
Masato Morishita gets the nod for Hiroshima. The righty has also started 14 games, holding a 5-6 record and a 4.52 ERA. Against DeNA, Morishita has faced them once this year, coming away with a no-decision after giving up three runs in six innings of work.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Hiroshima have dominated the head-to-head in the last ten meetings, but current form and tonight’s pitching matchup favour the hosts. Taira boasts a 1.50 ERA against this lineup and secured the only decision in their previous encounter. Morishita, meanwhile, has allowed over four earned runs per nine innings this season and is just returning to the starting rotation after a spell away from the first team. DeNA have claimed four wins in their last five games before Thursday’s defeat and, despite a rough start, continued to put runs on the board against Hanshin. Hiroshima have conceded fifteen runs in their last two games and will once again rely heavily on their bullpen. With a more reliable starter on the mound and home-field advantage, we’re backing DeNA to win.
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