The Nippon-Ham Fighters' second team won its second national championship, 29 years after its first. Manager Inaba said he wanted his next goal to be having Big Boss hoisted in celebration.
The Nippon-Ham Fighters' second team won the national championship for the first time in 29 years. The team won the farm-level national championship this season, and the players celebrated.
Manager Inaba, who led the team during the game, praised the players for overcoming a difficult contest and cited being hoisted in celebration on the big stage as the next goal. Several players were reported to have contributed to the victory under his management.
The article was published on 4 October 2026 and presented the team's farm-level national championship alongside photographs and related information.