◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions (14th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes President Taro Baden received a gift of melons and konatsu oranges from Mayor Kuwana of Kochi City and others before the game. Executive Director Fujii, General Manager Kohama, General Manager Sunagawa, and Deputy General Manager and General Manager Kubo also attended the courtesy visit from the city. The mayor offered words of encouragement, saying, "I expect you to run straight up the road to a winning record."

The match that day was held as "2026 Kochi Yosakoi Day." President Madono said, "It would be great if we could win the national championship this year. We will do our best, and I think the team will do their best as well. We also have a Ryoma (Nishikawa) on our team," making a joke about Sakamoto Ryoma, who was from the city, and drawing laughter from the audience.