◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: DeNA Softbank Hawks (July 7, Yokohama)

Softbank Hawks pitcher Taiga Kamichatani closer opponent runs through 10 innings extra inning.

With one out, the pitcher allowed a single to pinch hitter Hummel, and former Softbank Hawks player and speedy Mimori was sent in as a pinch runner. Before throwing the first pitch to the next batter, Ebina, he threw two consecutive pickoff attempts. The second pitch was a close call, but the first base umpire called him safe.

After seeing this, Manager Kokubo requested a review. Ultimately, the call was overturned to an out, and play resumed with two outs runner and no runners on base. Ebina struck out the batter, extra inning and the 10th inning ended with neither team scoring runs.