[Softbank Hawks] Riku Watanabe will start as the "number 8 batter and catcher" for the first time since May 10th. Will starting line-up Ozeki, who is undefeated with 7 wins in 12 interleague games, achieve his 8th consecutive win in interleague Tomohisa Ozeki? | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Riku Watanabe will be the "number 8 hitter and catcher" for the first time since May 10th. Will Tomohisa Ozeki Ozeki, who is undefeated with 7 wins in 12 starting line-up games, be able to achieve his 8th consecutive win in interleague play?

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June 5, 2026 18:07

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: DeNA Softbank Hawks (May 5th, Yokohama)

Softbank Hawks 's Riku Watanabe is listed as the "number 8 hitter and catcher." This will be starting line-up since the game against Lotte on May 10th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome).

The starting pitcher will be Tomohisa Ozeki, who pitched a complete win shutout game in his last appearance on May 29 against Hiroshima (at Mizuho PayPay Dome). The left-hander, who has a perfect 7-0 record in 12 interleague games, will lead the team to their eighth consecutive win in the interleague series.

starting line-up is as follows:

1 (Right) Masaki

2 (play) Shoko

3 (left) Kondo

4 (3) Kurihara

5 (2) Makihara Dai

6 (1) Takashi Hirose

7 (Center) Shuto

8 (catcher) Watanabe

9 (Pitcher) Ozeki