◆Nippon Life Central-Pacific Interleague Series 2026 Hanshin Tigers―Rakuten Eagles (8th · Koshien)
Hanshin Tigers game on the 8th was canceled due to rain.
The game against Hanshin Tigers Tigers on the 7th was canceled due to rain the previous day, so it was rescheduled for this day, but it was once again canceled due to rain. The rescheduled date has not yet been announced.
In that game, Rakuten Eagles was scheduled to start Fujii, and Hanshin Tigers was scheduled to start Saiki.
The team currently has a 2-9 record in interleague play, and is struggling with a three-game losing streak. With reliever pitchers being overworked, rain could be a blessing in disguise.
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