◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Softbank Hawks 8-1 Yakult (13th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo commented on outfielder Ukyo Shuto, who was hit by Hit by Pitch in the right calf during the game against Yakult Swallows on the 12th and had to leave the game.

Shuto did not participate in pre-game practice that day and trained separately. He was also left out of the bench, and the manager stated unequivocally that "it will be difficult for him to play tomorrow as well." He indicated that the team would prepare him for the first series against Nippon-Ham starting on the 19th (at Escon Stadium), which will be the first series after the league resumes, saying, "We want him to be fully prepared for the first game against Nippon-Ham."