◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: DeNA Rakuten Eagles (June 2nd, Yokohama)

Rakuten Eagles has announced starting line-up for the game against DeNA.

The team, which had lost six in a row, rearranged its batting lineup. The team's main number three Ryosuke Tatsumi outfielder, who had been used primarily at number three, moved into the number two spot, and the number three spot was occupied by Ryuya Taira infielder, who had a breakout season this year.

Starting mound will pitcher Kosei Shoji. Expectations are high for the right-pitch as he aims for his fifth win of the season.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

Number 1, Right Fielder: Sato

Number 2, Center Fielder: Tatsumi

Third baseman Taira

Number 4, first baseman: Asamura

5th batter, shortstop Murabayashi

Number 6, Second Baseman: Kurokawa

Number 7, Left Fielder: McCusker

Number 8, catcher Ota

Number 9, pitcher Shoji