◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Orix Buffaloes 8-4 Yakult (10th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes scored 8 runs to secure a decisive victory, clinching a series win for the first time in three series.In the first inning, with one out and runners on first and second (bases loaded), Nakagawa hit an RBI single to center field (sacrifice fly) to give his team the lead. In the fifth inning, with a one-run lead, Yamanaka, Mune, Nishikawa, Benibayashi, and Ota each delivered timely hits, driving in seven runs in a single inning. On this day, Mune, Nishikawa, Benibayashi, Ota, and Wakatsuki all recorded multiple hits (hit or more).

Starting pitcher Soya allowed 5 hit 4 runs, complete game his second professional game and earning his fourth win of the season. He pitch flawlessly through the 5th inning, and his performance was so solid that he secured his fourth consecutive win in the interleague series.