On May 31, in the third round of the 'Nippon Life Central and Pacific League Interleague 2026' between Fukuoka Softbank and Hiroshima held in MIZUHO PayPay Dome, Fukuoka Softbank win 3-1.

Fukuoka Softbank 's starter, Hsu Jo-Hsi pitcher, allowed hit to the leadoff hitter in the top of the first inning, but Yudai Yamamoto There was also a player blocking stolen base, so there was no runs. In the top of the second inning, with one out and doble in trouble, he turned off the runners. In the top of the third, he retired all three batters in two inning, and in the top of the fifth, he fought through a two-out, runner-on-second situation. In the top of the sixth, three batters retired the pitchers, and with this inning, they retired from mound.

The lineup ran through five innings, pitching three scattered hit no runs against the opposing starter Shun Okamoto pitcher. However, in the bottom of the sixth, with one out, Ukyo Shuto created a good opportunity with hit and stolen base, and Kensuke Kondo succeeded in taking the lead with a timely doble. The following Ryoya Kurihara player hit his 16th two-run homer, bringing the score to 3-0.

From the top of the 7th, the pitching began in replacement, and Osuna pitcher retired all three batters in order, closer the pitch. In the top of the 8th, Yuki Matsumoto pitcher caused a crisis with runners on first and third and no outs, and although they gave up a run in sacrifice fly, they didn't give up the lead. In the top of the ninth, Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher closed out the game with just 10 pitches.

Fukuoka Softbank starter Xu pitcher pitched 6 innings with 82 pitches, 3 hit, no walk Hit by Pitch s, 7 strike out no runs, earning his second win. He achieved his first home win. The lineup extended their winning streak to 4 with a total of 7 hit and 3 runs, including Kondo scoring 3 hit 1 RBI.

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Hiro ● Shun Okamoto - Atsushi Endo - Taichi Taka
So ○ Hsu Jo-Hsi- Osuna -Yuki Matsumoto- S Kazuki Sugiyama

Written by Riyoko Niwa