Rakuten Beat SoftBank 5-2 as Yasuda Hits Grand Slam, Fujii Earns Second Win

In a Japanese professional baseball game played on August 14, 2026, Rakuten defeated SoftBank 5-2. Rakuten took a 4-run lead in the first inning, powered by Yasuda's grand slam (his fourth of the season, a career high) and other offense. In the ninth inning, with the score 4-2, Nakajima hit a timely double to add another run, sealing the victory.

Rakuten starter Fujii pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs, to earn his second win since May 24. SoftBank starter Otsu gave up four runs, and the team suffered their first two-game losing streak in about a month.