CLUB REBASE achieved consecutive victories in the "97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo First Preliminary Round and 19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship" held at Fuchu Citizen Baseball Stadium on Tuesday, May 5th. They won 3-2 against "Zen Fuchu Baseball Club" in the semi-finals and then 5-4 against "REVENGE99" in the final.

In the semi-finals, they took the lead in the 2nd inning with a sacrifice fly from Norimatsu, but the game remained tight with repeated scoring opportunities but no decisive hit until the middle innings. In the bottom of the 6th, with two outs, Murakami hit a triple, followed by consecutive walks to load the bases. Pinch-hitter Hoshina then hit a timely single to take the lead.

In the late innings, the opponent's counterattack narrowed the lead to one run, but Nishimura, who came in to pitch in a critical situation, made a great relief appearance 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 3rd inning.

Starting pitcher Akatsuka maintained a perfect pitching performance until the middle of the 4th inning, giving CLUB REBASE the initiative early on.

However, in the 6th inning, they gave up 6 hits and 4 runs, allowing the opponent to take the lead.

In the bottom of the 7th, a walk by leadoff hitter Sawatsubashi started a rally, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Teruya and a walk from Ishiwatari. Substitute Murakami then hit a hanging slider for a three-run home run, turning the game around.

After that, Arakawa, who came in to pitch from the 8th inning, held the opponent to 1 hit and 2 strikeouts in the 8th and 9th innings, safely closing out the game.

CLUB REBASE has qualified for the "97th Intercity Baseball Tournament Tokyo Second Preliminary Round" and the "19th JABA Kanto Federation Club Championship," which will be held from June 12th. They will continue their challenge towards becoming the first club team from Tokyo to participate in the main Intercity Baseball Tournament.

[Match Summary] Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 "This season, I hadn't been able to contribute to victory with my bat, so I'm glad I could get a hit in an important situation." "As a club team from Tokyo, we are seriously working together as a team to achieve our first main Intercity Baseball Tournament appearance. 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 could get a good hit." "I will carry this momentum forward and do my best to achieve results in the second preliminary round."

Player Higa, with a total of 4 hits and 2 RBIs in the semi-finals and final. Starting pitcher Akatsuka, who pitched a season-high 5 2/3 innings. Player Norimatsu, active in both offense and defense. Player Teruya, with his first hit. Player Arakawa, the winning pitcher.

[Team Overview] Team Name: CLUB REBASE Established: 2024 Manager: Makito Taguchi Operating Company: REBASE Inc. Location: Kakunuma Building B1F, 1-2-2 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Affiliated Federation: Japan Amateur Baseball Association (JABA Kanto Region Tokyo)

[Contact Information] For detailed information 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

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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  • Organizations: REVENGE99