◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Rakuten Eagles Eagles (Chunichi 26th, Vantelin Dome)

Rakuten Eagles announced starting line-up for the game against Chunichi on the 26th.

The batting line, which has been on a recovery trend with 14 runs scored in the last two games, features Ryuya Taira infielder at No. 1, with Naoki Sato outfielder at No. 2.

The starting mound will pitcher Kosei Shoji. Expectations are high for the right-hander, who has served as the opening pitcher this season and has already recorded four wins.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

Number 1, Third Baseman: Taira

2nd baseman, right fielder Sato

3rd batter/center fielder Tatsumi

Number 4, first baseman: Asamura

Number 5, Left Fielder: Yoshikazu Watanabe

Number 6, Shortstop: Murabayashi

Number 7, catcher Ota

Number 8, Second Baseman: Kurokawa

Number 9, pitcher Shoji