◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Rakuten Eagles vs. Yakult (29th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile)

Rakuten Eagles Takayuki Kishi pitcher (41), the 14th player in history to win for 20 consecutive years, has been postponed. His first start of the season was 5 innings, 8 hit, 3 runs. He was taken out after trailing by three runs.

In the first inning, they conceded the first run on a ground ball to the shortstop by Osuna, and in the fourth inning, they allowed a two-run homer to Uchiyama.

The 41-year-old veteran right-hander was promoted to the first team for the first time this season. "I'm sure I'll be a little nervous. It's not about the opposing lineup, but the most important thing is to do my best on mound," he said. A win would have tied him with Tsuyoshi Wada (Softbank Hawks) for third place all-time in interleague play with his 27th win, but it didn't come to fruition.

His professional baseball career began with Seibu Lions. Now in his tenth season back in his hometown of Miyagi Prefecture, he's still aiming for his 171st career win, but he showed glimpses of his signature style, striking out seven strike out in five innings (86 pitches).