◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Orix Buffaloes 4X-3 Yakult (June 9th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes came from behind to win by two points and claimed their second walk-off victory of the season. After one draw, they ended their worst losing streak of the season at five. In the 9th inning with one out and runners on first and second, Na doble kagawa scored a run in the 9th inning, and with one out and runners on second and third, pinch hitter Sugimoto hit a two-run doble walk-off with one out and runners on second and third. Sugimoto said first, "We did it~" from the podium. "It's very aquarius and smells strong, but I'm happy to have water poured over it," he said, savoring his delight. "Since there was a inning, we decided to somehow turn the tables. Everyone was really persistent. I was encouraged by Keita Nakagawa's doble," expressing gratitude to his teammates who connected him.

Starting pitcher Kuri, who had been holding onto a one-run lead, gave up the tie in the sixth inning, and then in the seventh inning, Teranishi and Yoshida gave up the go-ahead run, putting the team in a difficult situation. Raoh, who had returned from knee pain, saved the team from the brink of falling back to the lower half of the standings.