◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Orix Buffaloes vs. Yakult (June 10th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Yutaro Sugimoto outfielder returned to the starting lineup as the “No. 6 designated hitter” for the first time in three games. In the first game of the previous day’s series, he came in as a pinch hitter with one out and runners on second and third in the ninth inning—trailing by one run—and delivered a game-winning hit walk-off doble. With his 100th career home run within reach, Raoh is poised to lead the lineup in securing the team’s first series win in three.

[Orix Buffaloes]

First baseman, third baseman Mune

Second batter, left fielder Nishikawa

Third baseman and shortstop Kurebayashi

Number 4, second baseman: Ota

No. 5/Center fielder Nakagawa

Number 6, DH: Sugimoto

Number 7, right fielder Kita

Number 8, First Baseman: Yamanaka

Number 9, catcher Wakatsuki

pitcher Soya