[Softbank Hawks] With a miraculous base base running, they achieve their first undefeated 6-game winning streak in interleague play at home in 15 years, and could win their 10th championship, the most among all 12 teams, as early as the Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] With a miraculous base running, they achieve their first undefeated 6-game winning streak in interleague play at home in 15 years, and could clinch their 10th championship, the most among all 12 teams, as early as the 13th.

Sports Hochi

June 11, 2026 20:59

In the 7th inning, with two outs and a runner on second base, Taisei Makihara hit a timely single to right field. (Photo by Shuji Asada)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Softbank Hawks 3-2 Hanshin Tigers (11th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks has achieved their third five-game winning streak of the season. With three straight wins Hanshin Tigers, they have achieved an undefeated six-game winning streak in interleague play at their home stadium for the first time in 15 years, since 2011. Maintaining their lead in interleague play, they could clinch their 10th championship, the most among all 12 teams, as early as the 13th.

In the fourth inning, trailing by one run, Masaki's solo home run of the fifth and Kurihara's sacrifice fly gave him the lead. Although the game was tied in the fifth inning, in the seventh with two outs and a runner on second, Makihara Dai hit a single to right, and second-base runner Nomura dodged the tag with a head-sliding base running to score the game-winning home. Hanshin Tigers The decision was not changed even at Manager Fujikawa's request.

Article provided by:

Featured