Starting lineup announced for Game 1 of the Japan Series: DeNA leaves Toshiro Miyazaki (宮崎敏郎) out and bats Kajiwara (梶原) fifth; Hawks catcher is Yudai Yamamoto (山本祐大)

The starting lineups for Game 1 of the Japan Series have been announced. DeNA has left out Miyazaki Toshihiro (宮崎敏郎) and will bat Kajiwara Koki (梶原昂希) fifth. Yamamoto Yudai (山本祐大) will start at catcher for SoftBank.

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The starting lineups for the opening game of the 2026 Japan Series, to be played at Yokohama Stadium on the 24th, have been announced. DeNA will start Ishida Yutaro (石田裕太郎), while SoftBank will start Uwasawa Naoyuki (上沢直之). Ishida Yutaro (石田裕太郎) has made 20 appearances this season, posting a 5-8 record and a 2.91 ERA.

DeNA's lineup will have Watarai Takaki (度会隆輝) batting first and Maki Shugo (牧秀悟) second, with Sano Keita (佐野恵太), Tsutsugo Yoshitomo (筒香嘉智) and Kajiwara Koki (梶原昂希) in the middle of the order. Miyazaki Toshihiro (宮崎敏郎) is out of the starting lineup for this game, and Mimori Taiki (三森大貴) will start in center field batting sixth.

SoftBank will start Uwasawa Naoyuki (上沢直之). Yamamoto Yudai (山本祐大), who moved to DeNA during the season, will start at catcher batting seventh.

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DateThe opening game will be played at Yokohama Stadium on the 24th.

Starting pitchersDeNA will start Ishida Yutaro (石田裕太郎), while SoftBank will start Uwasawa Naoyuki (上沢直之).

DeNA starting lineupMiyazaki Toshihiro (宮崎敏郎) is out of the lineup, with Mimori Taiki (三森大貴) starting in center field batting sixth.

Middle of the order in the opening gameWatarai Takaki (度会隆輝) will bat first, Maki Shugo (牧秀悟) second, with Sano Keita (佐野恵太), Tsutsugo Yoshitomo (筒香嘉智) and Kajiwara Koki (梶原昂希) forming the middle of the order.

CatchersSoftBank will start Yamamoto Yudai (山本祐大) at catcher batting seventh.

Ishida's statisticsHe has made 20 appearances this season, going 5-8 with a 2.91 ERA.

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