◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Nippon-Ham 4-2 DeNA (10th, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham Ruan Ohtsuka infielder hit three home runs, including his third solo shot of the season—his second in as many games— . This marked his first time in his professional career to hit home runs in consecutive games and earn a three-hit game. hit

He hit a solo home run to right field in the third inning to give his team the lead, then singled to right field in the fourth. Leading off the seventh inning with the game tied, he reached base with a single to center field and scored the go-ahead run.

Although he was demoted to the minor leagues in May due to a slump at the plate, he reflected, “The last time I was sent down, I had some doubts. I think the fact that I’m stepping into the batter’s box without those doubts now is what’s allowing me to be more aggressive.”

pitcher Manager Shinjo also said, “There’s a certain vibe when he steps up to the plate, and he swings the bat with conviction, so I had a feeling he’d deliver today. So, with the hope that he’ll also hit against left-hander Higashi (who started on the 11th) here—left-hander pitcher—I’ll have him bat again tomorrow.”