◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Chunichi 7-2 Rakuten Eagles (27th, Vantelin Dome)

Rakuten Eagles 's sixth-round draft pick, pitcher Ryu Kutani (26) from Oji, pitched well, allowing no hit and no runs in two innings.

He came in as the fourth pitcher from the seventh inning with the team trailing by five runs. He continued his runs pitch with a fastball in the high 140 km/h range, mixing slider and change-up.

After being promoted back to the first team on the 8th, runs seven consecutive inning in four appearances. In the midst of the team's difficult situation, the right-handed pitcher, who is ready to contribute immediately, is beginning to make his presence felt.