◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Chunichi 5-8 Softbank Hawks extra inning 11 innings) (3rd, Vantelin Dome)

After the game, Softbank Hawks Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo commented on catcher Yudai Yamamoto, who was replaced by a pinch hitter in the seventh inning with two outs and went to the dugout. Yamamoto played as the fifth batter and catcher, RBI 1 hit 3 with one At Bat. The manager revealed that Yamamoto had injured his left wrist and said with a worried expression, "I'm a little concerned." He added with a serious face, "He's been to the hospital. We'll decide (whether he'll be able to play) after the test results come back."

In that day's game, they overcame a four-run deficit to win a seesaw game that went into extra inning. This is their first six-game winning streak in interleague play in eight years, since 2018, and they maintain their lead in the interleague standings. The six-game winning streak is their longest of the season. They have now overtaken Orix Buffaloes and moved up to second place in Pacific League Seibu Lions are currently in first place.