◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Chunichi 1-4 Seibu Lions (12 innings) (July 7 extra inning Vantelin Dome)

Regarding Seibu Lions, Taiga Hirasawa, and infielder, who missed the day’s match due to lower back stiffness, Manager Nishiguchi explained after the game, “I want to assess their condition on Tuesday after they’ve had a day off before making a decision.”

He participated in pre-game practice and batting practice, but missed the game due to lower back stiffness.

Hirasawa, who was drafted as an active player and is in his second year with the team, joined the first team on April 5th, the eighth game of the season. In April, he played in 14 games, recording 17 hit At Bat 47 at-bats for a batting average of .362, with 1 Home Run 5 RBI, leading the team as the undisputed number 6 hitter. In May, his batting average dropped to .253, and in June, he went hitless in 3 At Bat hit showing a slight dip in form, and in recent games he has often started on the bench.