◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Nippon-Ham 4x-3 Chunichi (13th, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham won against walk-off with Chunichi victory. This marks their ninth consecutive win, their longest winning streak since the 15-game winning streak they achieved in 2016 when they won the Japan Series. They have extended their winning streak record under manager Shinjo. Their lead in the league is now a season-high seven games. They have a 13-3 record in the interleague series, keeping their hopes alive for their first interleague championship since 2007. Seibu Lions, who are currently leading the interleague series, will play against The Giants at 6 p.m.

With the score tied 0–0 in the third inning with one out and a runner on second, Mizuno hit an RBI single to left-center field triple to give his team the lead. With two outs and a runner on third, cleanup hitter Nomura hit an RBI single to center field, scoring a crucial insurance run.

Starting pitcher Fukushima dominated the Central League Chunichi lineup, centered around a fastball topping out at 155 km/h. In the fourth inning, with two outs and runners on first and third, he gave up one run on a wild pitch, but pitched 93 pitches in 7 innings, throwing 3 hit, 8 strike out, and 1 runs with a brilliant performance. He gave up two runs in the ninth and was caught up, but immediately after, Mizuno hit a solo home run at walk-off.