Tokyo Yakult Swallows EN

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The Swallows have swept both the BayStars and Carp as they now begin to take on the Chunichi Dragons in a three game series at home. The starting pitcher for the first game is Kojiro Yoshimura. Start time is scheduled for 18:00 (04/03/26).

The star of the game goes to Ryui Itoh for his clutch 9th inning single to secure the win.

Ryui Itoh with the game winning single to drive in 2 runs which walked off the Carp in the bottom of the 9th (04/02/26).

The Swallows won with a walkoff against the Carp 2-1. Okugawa went 7 IP allowing 1 run while Matsumoto is credited for the win. The offense was quiet until Itoh drove in the tying and winning runs in the 9th with a single to secure the victory. Record 5-0-0.

Today’s lineup against the Carp (04/02/26). 1. Hideki Nagaoka #7 SS 2. Domingo Santana #25 LF 3. Kyo Suzuki #65 C 4. Jose Osuna #13 1B 5. Shu Masuda #63 RF 6. Yukihiro Iwata #64 CF 7. Ryui Itoh #67 2B 8. Yasunobu Okugawa #18 P 9. Ryusei Takeoka #60 3B

Correction Nippon-Ham*

The Swallows revealed new uniforms to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Meiji Jingu Stadium (1926-2026) which will be worn against the Nippon-Han Fighters between June 5th-7th.

Yasunobu Okugawa is scheduled to start for the final game of the series against the Carp (04/02/26). Game time is scheduled for 18:00 JST.

Today’s game against the Hiroshima Carp has been canceled due to the ongoing rain. The next matchup is scheduled for 18:00 JST on 04/02/26 against the Carp which is the final game of this series.

RHP Kengo Matsumoto will get the start tomorrow against the Hiroshima Carp. First pitch is scheduled for 18:00 JST at Meiji Jingu Stadium. (04/01/26)

The hero’s from today’s game (03/31/26). Jose Osuna Yasuhiro Ogawa Shu Masuda

The Swallows won their home opener against the Carp 8-3. Ogawa went 5.2 innings allowing 3 runs while the bullpen held strong. Osuna (1) and Masuda (1) both blasted a home run along with Iwata, Koga and Maruyama having timely hits brought Yakult the victory. Record 4-0-0.

Pitcher Yu Hirosawa made his debut today during the Swallows home opener out of the bullpen. For such a milestone, manager Ikeyama presented him with the game ball.

Jose Osuna is today’s player of the game for his first home run of the season while driving in 2 RBIs and with 2 hits.

The Swallows win 8-3 over the Carp on the home opener. Yakult begins the season to now an undefeated 4-0 record.

Yudai Koga and Kazuya Maruyama put up 2 run in the 8th inning. It is now 8-3 Swallows.

It is 6-3 Swallows leading over the Carp in the 7th inning. Shu Masuda with a 2 RBI home run in the 5th inning, opened the score for Yakult.

During today’s game, the return of our beloved mascot Tsubakuro took place. It has been over a year since the tragic passing of the original suit performer. It is great to see our Swallow friend once again.

Today’s lineup for the home opener against the Carp (03/31/26). 1. Hideki Nagaoka #7 SS 2. Domingo Santana #25 LF 3. Yudai Koga #2 C 4. Jose Osuna #13 1B 5. Shu Masuda #63 RF 6. Yukihiro Iwata #64 CF 7. Ryui Itoh #67 2B 8. Yasuhiro Ogawa #29 P 9. Ryusei Takeoka #60 3B