◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Lotte 3-1 Chunichi (June 9th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte win the first game of their series for the first time in two series. Their season record is now 28 wins, 29 losses, and 2 ties, bringing them to a deficit of 1. Their interleague record is 7 wins, 4 losses, and 2 ties.

In the sixth inning, with the score tied 1-1, leadoff hitter Takabe hit a single to center field. sacrifice bunt by Tomosugi and a single to right hit by Ogawa put runners on first and third with one out, creating a scoring opportunity. Nishikawa then hit a go-ahead RBI single to right field. With runners still on first and third with one out, Sato hit sacrifice fly to center field, extending the lead to two runs.

Starting pitcher Jackson threw 111 pitches over six innings, allowing five hit, strike out five, and giving up one runs, earning his fourth win of the season.

In the second game on the 10th, which will see them aiming for their first series win in two series and a return to a .500 winning percentage, draft pick #2 left-handed pitcher Mori (Meiji University) will take the mound.