◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Lotte vs. Hanshin Tigers (May 31st, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte's Long, pitcher started the game hoping for his first win in Japan, was pulled after four innings, having given up one hit and one runs.

He mixed his fastball, which reached a top speed of 150 km/h, with cutter and slider, striking out three consecutive struck out in the first inning.

Leading by one run in the third inning. After walking Diviney in the top of the first and Kumagai's following bunt first baseman ⋅ Soto blundered, the bases were loaded with no outs, and Umeno hit a two-run double play double to tie the game.

In the fourth inning, he allowed runner into scoring position but managed to escape without giving up any runs. In the fifth inning, the second pitcher, Ono, took mound and was replaced after 65 pitches.