Giants Fall to DeNA in Extra-Inning Thriller — Togō Shōsei Battles Hard, But Series Slips Away / Team Reportedly Eyeing Yūya Yanagi and Takahiro Norimoto

On October 12, 2025, the Yomiuri Giants suffered a heartbreaking 7–6 loss to the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series First Stage, putting their postseason hopes on the brink.

Ace Shōsei Togō delivered a strong start and kept the game close, but in the 11th inning, Tatsuo Ebina hit a walk-off single to give DeNA a dramatic victory.
The battle lasted 4 hours and 31 minutes, symbolizing the intensity of the series.

Off the field, reports indicate that the Giants are scouting Yūya Yanagi (Chunichi Dragons) and Takahiro Norimoto (Rakuten Eagles) as possible offseason additions.
While some fans criticize the team — “Develop your own players instead of buying talent” — others remain hopeful for a rebound in 2026.