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

Orix Buffaloes secured a dominant victory with 8 goals, securing their first matchup win in three matches. In the fifth inning with a one-run lead, hitter 11 outlets and 6 hit launched a fierce attack, scoring a season-high 1 inning 7 points. Manager Mamoru Kishida said, "It got a bit heavy when I went to first and second base and struck out and struck out... but Yamanaka's single run really made me go all at once. He created the momentum that almost closed the ball all at once," praising left-handed hitter for igniting the fire with a timely single to left with two outs and runners on first and second.

On the pitching side, starting pitcher Soya threw a career-high 125 pitches for complete game win. He pitch perfectly through the fifth inning, and his stable pitch earned him his fourth win of the season. The manager praised him, saying, "He threw pitches with clear intention and completed the game. (Giving reliever pitchers a rest) was a big advantage."