◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: The Giants vs. Orix Buffaloes (June 2nd, Tokyo Dome)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Ryuhei Sotani has renewed his determination to dominate in June. He struggled at the start of May, losing all three of his starts, but he recorded his third win of the season against DeNA on the 27th (in Yokohama). "I feel a little relieved, so I hope to ride this momentum," he said with conviction.

"I've only ever pitched for Samurai Japan, so this is my first time in NPB," he said, referring to the unfamiliar Tokyo Dome mound. As hitter, he's hit in six at At Bat, and he seemed modest about getting his first professional hit saying, "I want to go for it when I have the chance. But first I want to concentrate on pitching, and that's secondary..."