◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Seibu Lions vs. DeNA (29th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions was the first to hit Sosuke Genda infielder.

In the second inning, with the score tied 0-0 and one out with runners on first and third, Genda hit a timely doble down the right field line to score the first run. With one out and runners on second and third, Nishikawa hit a ground ball to second second baseman, who was playing in a forward defense, allowing third runner Watanabe to score the second run.

Prior to this game, the team had played 51 games, with a record of 29 wins, 20 losses, and 2 ties. win in this game would mark the fastest 30-win season in both leagues since 2018, and would give them a 10-game lead for the first time since August 30, 2022. Furthermore, they are currently on a two-game winning streak in the interleague series, with one draw in between, and a third consecutive win to start the season would be a first for the team.