◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Hanshin Tigers vs. Rakuten Eagles (June 6th, Koshien)

Rakuten Eagles has announced starting line-up for the game against Hanshin Tigers.

The starting lineup was reshuffled to stop the losing streak. Yoshiaki Watanabe infielder returned to "No.1, first base" and Daisuke Nakashima outfielder returned to "No.7, right wing" starting line-up. Hideto Asamura infielder, who had been playing at No.4, was not in the starting lineup. Asamura was seen at the pre-game practice.

The starting mound will pitcher Takahisa Hayakawa. Expectations are high for the left-hander's pitch, as he has recovered from left shoulder surgery.

Below is Rakuten Eagles 's starting line-up.

[Rakuten Eagles]

1st batter, first baseman: Watanabe Kei

Number 2, Center Fielder: Tatsumi

Third baseman Taira

Number 4, second base: Kurokawa

5th batter, shortstop Murabayashi

Number 6, Left Fielder: McCusker

Number 7, Right Fielder: Nakajima

Number 8, catcher Ota

Number 9, pitcher Hayakawa