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

Orix Buffaloes The year 2026 "started" for Sho Iwasaki pitcher. He was registered as a starter on the day of the game after a lower-body condition healed completely, and he got his start in the eighth inning with one inning of no work runs. The fastest speed was 152 kilometers per hour. The first team is all about results," he said, his face tightening up.

Last year, after joining the team in a trade from Chunichi mid-season, he made his debut on June 8th. As part of the winning pattern, he recorded an impressive record of 4 wins and 16 hold in 37 games. This season, he was also promoted to the first team for the first time in June. The 36-year-old right-hander, who is also expected to be a spiritual pillar of bullpen, envisioned returning to the winning pattern, saying, "The younger guys are working hard and have earned their positions. I want to work just as hard and earn my position too."