◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: DeNA 0-2 Rakuten Eagles (3rd, Yokohama)

Rakuten Eagles won pitcher duel, ending a six-game losing streak at the start of the interleague series with two consecutive wins. Their interleague record is now 2 wins and 6 losses, moving them up to 10th place, tied with DeNA.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the score tied 0-0, outfielder Daisuke Nakashima, who had entered the game as a substitute, hit splitter from DeNA's closer, Yamazaki, for a go-ahead doble to center field. The handsome outfielder, who is known for his quiet personality and is often told to "show some fighting spirit," sprinted to third base during throw and celebrated with a triumphant fist pump.