◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Softbank Hawks vs. Hanshin Tigers (June 9th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

Softbank Hawks outfielder Kensuke Kondo and infielder Taisei Makihara hit two-run homers in the fifth inning, making the score 6-2.

With no outs and a runner on second base, Kondo, making starting line-up start in three games, hit a two-run homer to right-center field off Hanshin Tigers 's Shiiba. "I hit a fastball. I was able to rotate my body well to the inside pitch. I'm glad I was able to hit home run and add to the score in a good way," he said with satisfaction.

The next hitter, Kurihara, reached base with a doble to left field, and fifth batter Dai Makihara hit his sixth two-run homer of the day, hitting the right field stands. "I hit fastball. Today, I was able to come to the plate with a good feel, so focusing solely on my own swing turned out to be home run. I'm glad I was able to ride the wave of everyone's home run," she said, radiating a sense of fulfillment. Home Run came out for five consecutive inning from the first inning, scoring 10 runs in the fifth inning.

Home Run in five consecutive innings from the first to the fifth inning Pacific League record for the fourth time, previously held by Seibu Lions in 1991, 2004, and 2008.