◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: The Giants vs. Orix Buffaloes (June 3rd, Tokyo Dome)

Orix Buffaloes has a strong Wednesday record, winning all eight games since the start of the season. Although they lost 2-3 to The Giants on the 2nd (Tokyo Dome), manager Mamoru Kishida devised a winning lineup. He placed So in the leadoff spot. The opposing starting pitcher was Togoh, against whom So had 3 At Bat in 3 hit during last year's interleague games. Kurebayashi batted fourth, while Ota, who returned on the 2nd after recovering from a right calf contusion, started on the bench for the second consecutive game.

1 (3) Sect

2 (Left) Nishikawa

3 (Right) Nakagawa

4 (Play) Beni Hayashi

5 (1) Yamanaka

6 (2) Nishino

7 (captured) Wakazuki

8 (middle) Watabe

9 (Pitcher) Soya