◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Hiroshima vs. Orix Buffaloes (May 5th, Mazda Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes Keita Nakagawa infielder started as the leadoff center fielder and hit a leadoff hitter home run in his first at-bat. From the second ball, he struck Hiroshima's Tamamura with a powerful outside shot. "I was able to hit a high ball with a solid and good feel! There was a bit of drive, so I wonder how it goes?　But I'm glad they managed to get in!" He celebrated the solo homer number 4 over the left wing.

On this day, Watabe, who had secured the regular center field position for the team, was removed from the active roster due to a lower body injury. In his place, "Invincible Nakagawa" took center field and immediately made a strong impression right from the start of the game.