The Kanagawa Prefecture High School Baseball Fall Tournament (organized by the Kanagawa High School Baseball Federation) held its fourth-round matches on the 20th at venues including Thirty-Four Hodogaya Stadium, determining the top eight teams.

Hosei Second High School defeated Yokohama Shodai 6–0, with starting pitcher Sota Matsuda (second year) pitching a complete game shutout with five hits, marking their first top-eight appearance in the fall in 25 years. Tachibana High School won 4–3 against Nihon University, thanks to a strong performance by starting pitcher Ryoki Gogo (first year), who allowed only three runs over nine innings. They advanced as the only public school in the top eight.

Yokohama High School, which participated in this summer’s Koshien, won by mercy rule in the eighth inning against Kawawa with a score of 10–1. Tokai University Sagami narrowly defeated Kamakura Gakuen 2–1.

In other matches, Koryo Gakuen won 6–5 against Koto High School after an extended tenth-inning tiebreaker. Miura Gakuen defeated Nihon University Fujisawa 3–0.

The quarterfinals will be held on the 27th and 28th at Thirty-Four Hodogaya Stadium.

Detailed scores for the eight matches are as follows:

Thirty-Four Hodogaya Stadium

Thirty-Four Hodogaya Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Yokohama, Japan, primarily used for high school baseball tournaments. It was originally built in 1934, a date which is reflected in its name (“Thirty-Four”). The stadium is a historic venue that has been a significant site for nurturing local baseball talent for decades.

Hosei Second High School

Hosei Second High School is a private high school in Tokyo, Japan, and is affiliated with the prestigious Hosei University. It was originally founded in 1923 as the “Hosei Junior High School,” making it one of the oldest secondary schools within the university’s educational system.

Yokohama Shodai

“Yokohama Shodai” refers to the Yokohama City University’s Faculty of Art and Design, a prestigious art school established in 1887. It is known for its long history of fostering creative talent and contributing to Japan’s modern art and design movements. The school continues to be a major cultural and educational institution in the city of Yokohama.

Tachibana High School

Tachibana High School is a fictional institution, most notably featured as the main setting in the anime and manga series “Citrus.” It does not correspond to a real-world historical or cultural site. The school serves primarily as a backdrop for the story’s dramatic events and character relationships.

Nihon University

Nihon University (日本大学, Nihon Daigaku) is a private research university in Japan, founded in 1889. It is the country’s largest university by number of students and has a long history of contributing to Japanese academia and professional fields. Its main campus is located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, with numerous branches and faculties spread across the nation.

Yokohama High School

Yokohama High School is a prestigious public secondary school in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1894 as one of the nation’s oldest public high schools. It has a long history of academic excellence and is known for its rigorous curriculum and highly competitive entrance examinations. The school has produced many notable alumni who have gone on to become leaders in various fields.

Tokai University Sagami

Tokai University Sagami is a private university campus located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, established in 1977 as part of the Tokai University educational system. It serves as a significant center for undergraduate and graduate studies, particularly known for its faculties of humanities and cultural studies. The campus reflects the university’s modern educational philosophy while contributing to the academic and cultural landscape of the Sagami region.

Kamakura Gakuen

Kamakura Gakuen is a private educational institution, specifically a junior and senior high school, located in Kamakura, Japan. It was founded in 1948 during the post-war period, reflecting a growing emphasis on modern education. While not a historical landmark itself, the school is situated in the city famous for its many ancient temples and its history as the former political capital of medieval Japan.