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

Rakuten Eagles, aiming to end their losing streak, took the lead.

The offense finally connected in the third inning, when both teams were scoreless. McCusker led off with Walk. Ota's hit to center field and Shoji's sacrifice sacrifice bunt put runners on second and third with one out, and Sato's sacrifice fly, Tatsumi hit a timely doble to left-center field. The rearranged lineup was working, and the team, which had been struggling with a six-game losing streak, scored two crucial runs.

Starting pitcher Shoji closer the opponent to just one hit and no runs through three innings.