Yokohama Baystars vs Tokyo Yakult Prediction 19 September 2026
📡 DeNA’s eight-game winning streak came to an end against Yakult, as the hosts fell 1-3 on Friday. Despite the setback, DeNA remain firmly in third place and will have a quick chance at redemption in Yokohama the very next day. The projected starting pitchers are closely matched: Shuto Ogata brings a 3.09 ERA, while Hirotoshi Takanashi holds a 2.60 ERA.
An even head-to-head record masks DeNA’s significant advantage in runs scored.
📊 The last ten meetings are evenly split, with five wins apiece, but DeNA hold a clear edge in runs scored: 40 to 24. In September, the hosts routed Yakult 9-2 and 8-1 at home, then secured a 2-1 victory on the road before falling 1-3. So, while the head-to-head record is level, there’s a significant difference in the quality of each team’s wins.
Head-to-head statistics Yokohama Baystars - Tokyo Yakult
DeNA saw their eight-game winning streak come to an end, but they remain in impressive form.
Before Friday’s defeat, DeNA had strung together eight consecutive wins, firmly consolidating their grip on third place. Despite the 1-3 setback, their record now stands at 65-64-3, and their overall September form remains impressive. Maki leads the offense with 27 home runs and 68 RBIs, while Reynolds-one of the most reliable arms in the bullpen-closes out late innings with a 1.42 ERA, 27 holds, and 15 saves. This kind of depth allows DeNA to edge out close games and secure narrow victories.
Match Results: Yokohama Dena Baystars
Yakult put an end to their opponent’s winning streak in Yokohama.
Yakult's 3-1 win on Friday lifted their record to 57-72-2 and snapped their opponent’s impressive winning streak. Despite the victory, Yakult remain fourth in the standings and still trail DeNA by a considerable margin. The visitors’ main asset for the upcoming game is Takanashi, who has been delivering a standout season on the mound. However, Yakult’s recent form has been inconsistent: before their win in Yokohama, they fell to DeNA 2-1, and their head-to-head meetings earlier in September ended in heavy defeats, 9-2 and 8-1.
Match Results: Tokyo Yakult Swallows
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Syuto Ogata, a right-hander, enters with a 3.09 ERA across 14 starts and a 5-3 record. Over 75.2 innings, he has allowed just 54 hits, struck out 79 batters, and given up 27 runs, posting a 1.15 WHIP. Ogata has delivered six quality starts this season. Opposing hitters are batting only .198 against him, and his 9.40 strikeouts per nine innings highlight his ability to perform under pressure.
Hirotoshi Takanashi, also a righty, boasts a 2.60 ERA through 12 starts, going 6-2. He has pitched 69.1 innings, surrendering 62 hits, striking out 59, and conceding 25 runs, with a 1.14 WHIP. Takanashi has recorded five quality starts. His lower ERA gives him a slight edge over Ogata, and with just 17 walks allowed, he demonstrates excellent command of the strike zone.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Takanashi faces a tougher challenge at home-while his ERA outshines Ogata’s, and he’s enjoying a consistent season, Ogata still provides DeNA with a solid starting platform. Opposing hitters are batting just .198 against him, and DeNA’s record with Ogata on the mound is boosted by his knack for piling up strikeouts. The last ten head-to-head meetings have been evenly split, but DeNA hold a clear edge in runs scored-40 to 24-and before Friday’s defeat, they had claimed three straight wins over Yakult. Moreover, DeNA’s recent eight-game winning streak shouldn’t be dismissed because of just one loss. If Ogata can keep the hosts in check through the middle innings, Makki’s offense and a deeper bullpen should have plenty of chances to overturn Friday’s 1-3 setback. We’re backing a DeNA win.
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