NPB Results: Friday, April 3, 2026
A day of upsets in the Central League as all three visiting teams won. In the Pacific League, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters scored 12 runs in a dominant home victory.
Central League
Giants 1-3 DeNA (Tokyo Dome)
DeNA starter Azuma pitched brilliantly and Yamasaki closed it out for the save. The BayStars took the opening game of the three-game series at Tokyo Dome.
Swallows 0-1 Dragons (Jingu Stadium)
A pitchers' duel at historic Jingu Stadium. Dragons ace Yanagi delivered a masterful performance in a 1-0 victory. The Swallows were shut out despite competitive pitching from Yoshimura.
Carp 2-4 Tigers (MAZDA Stadium)
The Tigers won on the road in Hiroshima behind strong pitching from Murakami, with Iwasaki earning the save.
Pacific League
Fighters 12-3 Buffaloes (ES CON Field)
The Fighters' offense exploded for 12 runs at ES CON Field, Japan's newest and most spectacular ballpark. Ito earned the win in a dominant team performance.
Lions 3-6 Eagles (Belluna Dome)
The Eagles scored 6 runs to win on the road. Shoji earned the win with Fujihira saving.
Marines 3-2 Hawks (ZOZO Marine Stadium)
The Marines edged the Hawks in a tight 3-2 contest at seaside ZOZO Marine Stadium. Sawada outdueled Sugiyama for the victory.
Key Takeaway
All three Central League road teams won — a rare clean sweep. The Fighters' 12-run explosion at ES CON Field was the day's highlight.