◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: The Giants 2-1 Orix Buffaloes (June 4th, Tokyo Dome)

Orix Buffaloes suffered their first three-game losing streak in their third interleague matchup. The Giants, who had won six consecutive matches in 2024 and 2025, suffered a 'three-way comeback' Tokyo Dome. The game was decided in the eighth inning. Starting pitcher Espinoza, who had held up with at least runs, let Kobayashi lead the lead, and with one out and a runner on second, Izumiguchi took the lead for a doble. The lineup also took the lead, Ota hit the opening single in the first inning, but failed to score from the second inning onward.

In the game The Giants on the 3rd (Tokyo Dome), set-up pitcher Mukunoki gave up a go-ahead bases loaded slam to Maru. The team was unable to break the negative momentum. From the 5th, they are scheduled to play a three-game series against Hiroshima at Mazda Stadium.