BREAKING NEWS: CLUB REBASE Achieves Consecutive Victories in 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo First Preliminary Round and 19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship
CLUB REBASE has secured consecutive victories in both the 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo First Preliminary Round and the 19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship. They defeated Zen Fuchu Baseball Club 3-2 in the semi-finals and REVENGE99 5-4 in the finals, taking a significant step towards qualifying for the main Intercity Baseball Tournament.
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- 📰 Published: May 6, 2026 at 07:00
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CLUB REBASE achieved consecutive victories in the "97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo First Preliminary Round and 19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship" held on May 5th (Tuesday) at Fuchu Citizen Baseball Stadium. They won the semi-final against "Zen Fuchu Baseball Club" with a score of 3-2, and then secured a 5-4 victory in the final against "REVENGE99", marking their second consecutive championship.
In the semi-final, CLUB REBASE took an early lead in the second inning with a sacrifice fly by Norimatsu. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities thereafter, they struggled to get a decisive hit until the middle of the game. In the bottom of the 6th inning, with two outs, Murakami hit a triple, followed by consecutive walks to load the bases. Pinch-hitter Hoshina then delivered a timely hit to take the lead.
Towards the end of the game, the opponent mounted a comeback, narrowing the lead to one run. However, Nishimura, who came in to pitch in a critical situation, delivered a strong relief performance to close out the game and secure the victory.
In the final, Higa, batting cleanup, hit a timely double in the first inning to open the scoring, and added another run with a timely hit in the third inning.
Starting pitcher Akatsuka maintained a perfect pitching performance until the middle of the fourth inning, giving CLUB REBASE the early initiative.
However, in the 6th inning, they conceded six hits and four runs, allowing the opponent to take the lead.
In the bottom of the 7th inning, Sawatsubashi led off with a walk, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Teruya and a walk to Ishiwatari, setting the stage for substitute Murakami. Murakami connected with a hanging slider, hitting a three-run home run to turn the game around.
Subsequently, Arakawa, who came in to pitch from the 8th inning, held the opponent to one hit and struck out two over the 8th and 9th innings, safely closing out the game.
CLUB REBASE has now qualified for the "97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo Second Preliminary Round" and the "19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship," both starting on June 12th. The team is preparing for further battles, aiming to become the first club team from Tokyo to participate in the main Intercity Baseball Tournament.
[Match Summary]
Date: May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday)
Tournament Name: 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo First Preliminary Round and 19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship
Venue: Fuchu Citizen Baseball Stadium
Match Results: Semi-final CLUB REBASE 3-2 Zen Fuchu Baseball Club
Final CLUB REBASE 5-4 REVENGE99
[Player Comments]
Player Hoshina
Player Hoshina hitting a go-ahead timely hit
"I hadn't been able to contribute to victories with my bat this season, so I'm glad I got a hit in such an important situation."
"As the first club team from Tokyo aiming for the main Intercity Baseball Tournament, the entire team is seriously committed. We will fight with all our might in the second preliminary round with this momentum."
Player Takaya Murakami
Player Takaya Murakami hitting a game-changing three-run home run in the bottom of the 7th inning
"It was a tough game, but I'm glad I got a good hit."
"I will carry this momentum forward and work hard to achieve results in the second preliminary round."
Player Higa, who had a total of 4 hits and 2 RBIs in the semi-final and final.
Player Akatsuka, who pitched a season-high 5 and 2/3 innings.
Player Norimatsu, active in both offense and defense.
Player Teruya, who got his first hit.
Player Arakawa, the closer.
[Team Overview]
Team Name: CLUB REBASE
Established: 2024
Manager: Makito Taguchi
Operating Company: REBASE Inc.
Location: Kakinuma Building B1F, 1-2-2 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Affiliated Federation: Japan Amateur Baseball Association (JABA Kanto Region Tokyo)
[Contact Information]
For more details or interview requests, please contact:
Contact Person: Keita Asano, Department Manager
Phone Number: 03-6456-4961
Email Address: asano@rebase-jp.com
[CLUB REBASE Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/clubrebase
Other SNS information about Rebase here:
[Rebase Official HP] https://rebase-jp.com/
[Rebase Official LINE] https://page.line.me/789sabub
[Rebase Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/rebase_jp
[Rebase Official TikTok] https://www.tiktok.com/@rebase_jp
[Japan Amateur Baseball Association Official Website] https://www.jaba.or.jp/
In the semi-final, CLUB REBASE took an early lead in the second inning with a sacrifice fly by Norimatsu. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities thereafter, they struggled to get a decisive hit until the middle of the game. In the bottom of the 6th inning, with two outs, Murakami hit a triple, followed by consecutive walks to load the bases. Pinch-hitter Hoshina then delivered a timely hit to take the lead.
Towards the end of the game, the opponent mounted a comeback, narrowing the lead to one run. However, Nishimura, who came in to pitch in a critical situation, delivered a strong relief performance to close out the game and secure the victory.
In the final, Higa, batting cleanup, hit a timely double in the first inning to open the scoring, and added another run with a timely hit in the third inning.
Starting pitcher Akatsuka maintained a perfect pitching performance until the middle of the fourth inning, giving CLUB REBASE the early initiative.
However, in the 6th inning, they conceded six hits and four runs, allowing the opponent to take the lead.
In the bottom of the 7th inning, Sawatsubashi led off with a walk, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Teruya and a walk to Ishiwatari, setting the stage for substitute Murakami. Murakami connected with a hanging slider, hitting a three-run home run to turn the game around.
Subsequently, Arakawa, who came in to pitch from the 8th inning, held the opponent to one hit and struck out two over the 8th and 9th innings, safely closing out the game.
CLUB REBASE has now qualified for the "97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo Second Preliminary Round" and the "19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship," both starting on June 12th. The team is preparing for further battles, aiming to become the first club team from Tokyo to participate in the main Intercity Baseball Tournament.
[Match Summary]
Date: May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday)
Tournament Name: 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo First Preliminary Round and 19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship
Venue: Fuchu Citizen Baseball Stadium
Match Results: Semi-final CLUB REBASE 3-2 Zen Fuchu Baseball Club
Final CLUB REBASE 5-4 REVENGE99
[Player Comments]
Player Hoshina
Player Hoshina hitting a go-ahead timely hit
"I hadn't been able to contribute to victories with my bat this season, so I'm glad I got a hit in such an important situation."
"As the first club team from Tokyo aiming for the main Intercity Baseball Tournament, the entire team is seriously committed. We will fight with all our might in the second preliminary round with this momentum."
Player Takaya Murakami
Player Takaya Murakami hitting a game-changing three-run home run in the bottom of the 7th inning
"It was a tough game, but I'm glad I got a good hit."
"I will carry this momentum forward and work hard to achieve results in the second preliminary round."
Player Higa, who had a total of 4 hits and 2 RBIs in the semi-final and final.
Player Akatsuka, who pitched a season-high 5 and 2/3 innings.
Player Norimatsu, active in both offense and defense.
Player Teruya, who got his first hit.
Player Arakawa, the closer.
[Team Overview]
Team Name: CLUB REBASE
Established: 2024
Manager: Makito Taguchi
Operating Company: REBASE Inc.
Location: Kakinuma Building B1F, 1-2-2 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Affiliated Federation: Japan Amateur Baseball Association (JABA Kanto Region Tokyo)
[Contact Information]
For more details or interview requests, please contact:
Contact Person: Keita Asano, Department Manager
Phone Number: 03-6456-4961
Email Address: asano@rebase-jp.com
[CLUB REBASE Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/clubrebase
Other SNS information about Rebase here:
[Rebase Official HP] https://rebase-jp.com/
[Rebase Official LINE] https://page.line.me/789sabub
[Rebase Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/rebase_jp
[Rebase Official TikTok] https://www.tiktok.com/@rebase_jp
[Japan Amateur Baseball Association Official Website] https://www.jaba.or.jp/