◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Softbank Hawks 2-4 Yakult (June 12, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

After the game, Softbank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo commented on outfielder Ukyo Shuto who was substituted out due to being hit by Hit by Pitch, saying, "It looks like he avoided hitting a bone. He'll come in tomorrow and we'll decide what to do." This indicates that his participation in games from the 13th onward will be decided based on his condition on the day.

Shuto was hit by Hit by Pitch in the right calf during his third at-bat in the fifth inning. He returned to the dugout for treatment and then returned to ground to run base running, but was removed from defense in the sixth inning for fielding.

The team took a two-run lead, but starting pitcher Jun Maeda, who had pitch perfectly through five innings, faltered in the sixth. He gave up runs, allowing the opposing team to take the lead and ending their five-game winning streak. With two games remaining, they have fallen from first place in the interleague standings.