NPB Central League Climax Series First Stage:
Yokohama DeNA BayStars 4 – 1 Tokyo Yomiuri Giants
Sean Reynolds delivered a dominant ninth inning as the Yokohama DeNA BayStars defeated the Yomiuri Giants 4-1 at Tokyo Dome and advanced to the Climax Series Final Stage. Reynolds took the mound in the bottom of the ninth inning with the BayStars holding a three-run lead. The right-hander retired all three batters he faced by strikeout, completing a perfect ninth inning.
Reynolds needed just 15 pitches to strike out the side and earn his second save of the postseason. He finished the First Stage without allowing a run in two appearances.
