◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Lotte vs. Chunichi (June 9th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)
On the 9th, the Lotte team will host "STAR WARS NIGHT," a special event themed around the "Star Wars" movie series, during their game against the Chunichi. This event is being held to commemorate the nationwide theatrical release of the movie *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu*, which is currently in theaters.
Before the game, catcher Ryusei Terachi (20) and pitcher Koshiro Hiroike (23) participated in a photo session with Darth Vader and others, wielding lightsabers and wearing Jedi robes. Hiroike commented, "Darth Vader was scary."
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![[Scoreboard] Lotte vs. Chunichi](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[NPB Highlights Today] Lotte's Nishikawa recorded multiple hit in 8 of the 12 interleague games.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/08/20260608-OHT1I51379-C.jpg)
![[Chunichi] Players from both Chunichi Dragons and the Chiba Lotte Marines held a moment of silence in mourning for Shigeo Nagashima.](https://hochi.news/images/2025/06/06/20250606-OHT1I51283-L.jpg)
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