◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: The Giants 3-2 Orix Buffaloes (June 2nd, Tokyo Dome)

Orix Buffaloes lost a close game to The Giants, who had been on a six-game winning streak since 2012. They took an early lead in the second inning, but immediately afterwards, starting pitcher Kuri gave up a crucial home run. With one out and a runner on first, he gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to Cabbage, and Kuri said dejectedly, "I'm sorry that we couldn't hold on after they scored first."

Before the game, key offensive and defensive player Moritomo was sidelined due to an upper body injury. The offense narrowed the gap in the 6th inning with a solo home run by Nakagawa, but was shut down by The Giants' relief pitchers in the later innings. In the 8th inning, veteran Iwasaki, who had been delayed due to a lower body injury, made his first appearance of the season. runs inning to "open the season" was a bright spot. The gap with first-place Seibu Lions widened to 1.5 games.