Climax Series 2025 Game 1: Giants Fall 6–2 to DeNA, but Wakabayashi’s Two-Run Homer Shines

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On October 11, 2025, the Giants faced the DeNA BayStars at Yokohama Stadium in Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series (First Stage).

Unfortunately, the Giants fell 6–2, but Rakuto Wakabayashi’s two-run homer in the 4th inning sparked hope and showed the team’s fighting spirit. Let’s recap the highlights!

⚾ Game Summary: Tsutsugo’s Power Overwhelms, Wakabayashi Responds with Fire

Early innings (2nd–3rd):
Starter Iori Yamazaki gave up a solo shot to Yoshitomo Tsutsugo in the 2nd and two more runs in the 3rd. Giants trailed 0–3 early but Yamazaki hung tough through six innings with six strikeouts.

4th inning:
Down 3–0, Yuki Kishida drew a walk, and Rakuto Wakabayashi blasted a two-run homer to left-center, cutting the deficit to 3–2.
Fans on social media erupted — “Wakabayashi’s swing was 🔥!”

Later innings (6th–8th):
Tsutsugo hit another solo homer in the 6th, then Shugo Maki and Yuta Yamamoto added RBIs to seal DeNA’s 6–2 win.
Tsutsugo went 4-for-4 with two homers and three RBIs — a true MVP performance.

🌟 Player Highlights

• Rakuto Wakabayashi: Two-run homer, the only offensive spark for the Giants.
• Iori Yamazaki: 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 K — tough loss but showed composure.
• Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (DeNA): Two homers, four hits, absolute dominance.

💬 Fans’ Reactions and Game 2 Outlook

Giants fans on X (Twitter) were optimistic:

“Tsutsugo crushed us, but Wakabayashi gave us hope!”
“Tomorrow’s Togoh day — we’ll tie the series!”

Game 2 takes place October 13, 2:00 PM at Yokohama Stadium.
With Shohei Togoh on the mound, Giants aim to bounce back and force a decisive Game 3.
Never count out the Giants — their spirit remains unbroken! 🧡

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