◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Orix Buffaloes 3-6 Hanshin Tigers (13th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes infielder Kotaro Kobayashi was left off the bench on the 13th. He complained of discomfort in his left leg during the game against Hanshin Tigers on the 12th (Kyocera Dome Osaka) and was substituted out in the 5th defense. He was not removed from the active roster on this day, but he did not appear at pre-game practice.

After the game, manager Kishida explained, "It's nothing serious. That's good." He continued, "He's off today, so he'll focus on treatment. He'll come to practice tomorrow, but the training menu will change depending on his condition."