◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: DeNA 2-5 Orix Buffaloes (May 27, Yokohama)

Orix Buffaloes has re-entered the standings, tying for first place with Seibu Lions. They also started the interleague series with two consecutive wins, aiming for their first championship in five years. Starting pitcher Soya threw 96 pitches over five innings, allowing only two runs, to earn his third win of the season. The left-hander had struggled in May, losing all three of his starts. "I feel like I'm finally reaching a milestone, so I want to move on and work hard without becoming complacent," he said, looking ahead.

With ace pitchers Miyagi and Yamashita out for the rest of the season due to surgery, manager Mamoru Kishida, who had high hopes for them as the core of the starting rotation, seemed relieved, saying, "They persevered. They pitched well. I'm glad we were able to win."