Yomiuri Giants host SoftBank Hawks at Yomiuri Giants Arena on Jun 17, 2026 (10:00) in NPB. The hosts have 3 wins in their last 5, while the visitors have 3 wins in their last 5. The sides' last meeting finished SoftBank Hawks 5–2 Yomiuri Giants.
| # | Team | P | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YOMYomiuri Giants | 18 | 14 | 4 | .778 | — |
| 2 | HANHanshin Tigers | 18 | 12 | 6 | .667 | 2.0 |
| 3 | SBHSoftBank Hawks | 18 | 10 | 8 | .556 | 4.0 |
| 4 | HIRHiroshima Carp | 18 | 8 | 10 | .444 | 6.0 |
| 5 | CHUChunichi Dragons | 18 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 8.0 |
| 6 | ORIOrix Buffaloes | 18 | 4 | 14 | .222 | 10.0 |