◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Seibu Lions 4-1 Hiroshima (11th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions won their second three-game series against the same opponent this season, extending their winning streak to five games and increasing their lead in the standings to 16 games.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, with one out and runners on second and third base, trailing by one run, it was the sixth pitch thrown by Tarnock. Kojima connected with a high knuckle curve, and the ball bounced off third baseman Sakakura's glove for a two-run single to left field, giving his team the lead.

The "double Taigas," Kojima "Taiga" at number 5 and Hirasawa "Taiga" at number 6, combined for four hit, prompting manager Nishiguchi to say, "Both Taigas really did a great job." The batting lineup had a total of 11 hit, double digits, hit analyzed, "I think the reason for our good form is that each and every player has carefully planned their strategy and approached the game accordingly."

With a three-game series against The Giants at home starting on the 12th, and within striking distance of their first-ever interleague championship, he said, "We just need to play our own style of baseball. I'll be counting on Kosei Takahashi to do his best," as they prepare for the final stretch of the series.