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Seibu eliminated after 1-4 loss to Nippon Ham in playoff series
Seibu lost 1-4 to Nippon Ham and was eliminated from Japan’s Pacific League playoffs on October 12.
The defeat came in the third game of the first-stage series at Seibu’s home stadium, Belluna Dome.
Seibu had finished second in the regular season, but scored only four runs across its three playoff games.
Manager Fumiya Nishiguchi said the team needs to improve its hitting with runners in scoring position.
Coach Kiyoto Kumashiro said teams must use more available data and accept risk in short series, while Nippon Ham’s hitters showed a more decisive approach.
Head coach Yusuke Torigoe also pointed to Nippon Ham’s greater playoff experience, as it had reached the playoffs for a third straight year.
Seibu’s coaches said their next goal is to return to the playoffs and aim for the league title and a two-win advantage.
Seibu lost 1-4 to Nippon Ham in the third game of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage and was eliminated.
The game was played on October 12 at Seibu’s home stadium, Belluna Dome.
Seibu finished the three-game series with four runs, including a walk-off win in the first game.
Manager Fumiya Nishiguchi said the team needed to improve its batting with runners in scoring position.
Seibu coaches also pointed to differences in short-series tactics and postseason experience.
- Who
- Seibu and Nippon Ham.
- What
- Nippon Ham beat Seibu 4-1, eliminating Seibu from the first stage of the Climax Series.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Belluna Dome, Seibu’s home stadium.
- Why
- The sources report the result but do not give a single cause; Seibu’s manager and coaches cited weak hitting with runners in scoring position, tactical shortcomings and limited postseason experience.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Seibu last advanced from the Climax Series first stage, beating Nippon Ham twice.
Seibu faced Nippon Ham in the third game of the first stage at Belluna Dome.
Nippon Ham won 4-1, eliminating Seibu from the series.
- Final score
- Nippon Ham 4, Seibu 1
- Venue
- Belluna Dome
- Seibu’s series runs
- 4 across three games
- Seibu regular-season finish
- Second place
- Nippon Ham regular-season finish
- Third place
What people are saying
We still haven't broken through. Our team has a low batting average with runners in scoring position, so I think we need to improve our ability to come through in big moments.
This year, including our work from the bench, we simply lacked ability. We have few players with Climax Series experience and haven't been through the tough situations.
There is a way to play in short series. I think most of the responsibility lies with us, the coaching staff, in how we guide the players before the games and how we manage them.
In a short series, you should use everything you can. Rather than worrying about the process, the result is what matters; if it works, any approach is OK.
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