Hiroshima vs Yokohama Baystars Prediction 11 September 2026
📡 DeNA travel to Hiroshima riding the momentum of two emphatic wins over Yakult-9-2 and 8-1-which lifts their record to 59-63-3. The Carp remain at the bottom of the standings with a 50-67-4 mark, after their September 10 clash with Hanshin was cancelled. The key storyline for this prediction is the pitching matchup between Masato Morishita and Hiroshima’s rookie, Hiromi Katayama, making his season debut.
Head-to-Head
📊 Hiroshima have claimed six wins in the last ten head-to-head meetings, while DeNA have taken three, with one game ending in a draw. Interestingly, the run tally is dead even at 38:38, with an average total of 7.6 runs per game. While the Carp hold the edge in victories, that hasn’t translated into overall scoring dominance. DeNA, meanwhile, took the most recent clash in this stretch with a commanding 6-1 win.
Head-to-head statistics Hiroshima - Yokohama Baystars
Hiroshima Toyo Carp Team Overview
Hiroshima remain at the bottom of the Central League, coming into the postponed game against Hanshin with just one win from their last four completed outings. At the plate, Kaito Kodzono is batting .257, while Fabian leads the team with 16 home runs. Shogo Sakakura has racked up 60 RBIs and 107 hits. The bullpen has shown solid form: Daisuke Moriura owns a 2.49 ERA and has notched 20 saves, while Hirna has tallied 26 holds.
Match Results: Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Yokohama Dena Baystars Team Overview
DeNA have solidified their hold on third place and have shown a significant boost on offense, racking up 17 runs over their last two games. Hideto Maki leads the way with a .288 batting average, 23 home runs, and 61 RBIs, while Takaaki Watarai has collected 108 hits. Their late-game performances stand out as well: Reynolds has appeared in 54 games with a 1.47 ERA, recording 26 holds and 14 saves with a stellar 0.89 WHIP.
Match Results: Yokohama Dena Baystars
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Masato Morishita, a right-hander, has taken the mound for 19 games-all as a starter-posting a 6-10 record with a 3.83 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Over 112.2 innings pitched, he has allowed 103 hits, 53 runs, and has struck out 90 batters. Morishita has delivered 10 quality starts, including two complete games and one shutout. However, this season has been noticeably less consistent compared to his standout campaigns in previous years.
Hiromi Katayama, a lefty, has appeared in five games, all starts, with a 3-2 record, a 3.60 ERA, and a 1.40 WHIP. In 25 innings of work, he has given up 22 hits, allowed 11 runs, and tallied 24 strikeouts. Katayama has two quality starts to his name but has yet to pitch a complete game or record a shutout. While the sample size is small, his early results have been positive.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Morisita brings more experience to the mound, but his current 6-10 record, 3.83 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP don’t give Hiroshima a clear edge at the start. DeNA arrive on the back of two emphatic wins, racking up 17 runs, and boast a more productive top of the lineup along with a strong closer in Reynolds. Even though the recent head-to-head record isn’t in their favour, both teams have scored 38 runs in the last ten meetings, so the Carp’s advantage appears shaky. We’re backing a DeNA win.
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