◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: DeNA 2-5 Orix Buffaloes (May 27, Yokohama)
Orix Buffaloes started the interleague series with two consecutive wins, putting them back in a tie for first place with Seibu Lions in the league. Mukunoki pitched eight runs innings, earning his 13th hold, the most in the Pacific League. Maintaining his good form with seven consecutive hold, he said, "When Teranishi goes up to bat, I feel like I have to keep it up," acknowledging the second-year right-hander who pitched seven runs innings and has now pitched seven innings in a row.
The right-handed pitcher is currently leading in the reliever pitcher category in the interim All-Star fan voting results. He humbly stated, "I hope to be able to appeal to fans in Central League during the interleague games," indicating his intention to continue building on his results.
![[Video] Trap mistake!? Followed by a no-look volley!! It's a baseball game.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/04/16/20260416-OHT1I51483-L.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] DeNA Orix Buffaloes](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[Orix Buffaloes] Starts off with consecutive wins in their quest for their first championship in five years Ryuhei Sotani gets his first win in May. A solid relay of Kosei Yoshida, Naruki Teranishi, Ren Mukunoki, and Machado.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/27/20260527-OHT1I51485-L.jpg)
![[DeNA] Azuma Katsuki's "secret weapon" is carefully selected honey and vinegar from the department store basement. "I feel lighter." Starting in the game against Orix Buffaloes on the 28th.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/27/20260527-OHT1I51268-L.jpg)
![[Orix Buffaloes] Alen Kuri pitches 8 innings, allowing 3 hit 1 runs to earn his team-leading 5th win. "He's a really good hitter," he said strike out Toshiro Miyazaki three times in a row.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/26/20260526-OHT1I51507-L.jpg)
