◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Hiroshima 7-4 Orix Buffaloes (June 6th, Mazda Stadium)

Orix Buffaloes lost to Hiroshima, suffering their longest losing streak of the season, a four-game losing streak including a draw, for the second time this season. This was also their second five-game losing streak on the road this season. The gap between them and league leaders Seibu Lions is now the largest of the season, at four games. Manager Mamoru Kishida bit his lip, saying, "fielder really persevered and did their best until the very end, but we just couldn't closer."

Starting pitcher Tajima took his second loss, pitching 4 innings with 5 runs. In the eighth inning, Iriyama gave up two runs. The lineup pressed aggressively, including Kuririn's team-high seventh solo homer, but fell just short of the match. The manager said, "Of course, it's a time for patience—sometimes the pitching and hitting don't mesh well. But we have to endure and attack together, or we can't break through. I'll just do that again from tomorrow," he reminded himself.