◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Softbank Hawks vs. Yakult (14th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks 's pitcher Alexander Armenta was removed from the game in the middle of the third inning after giving up two runs.

"I wasn't able to control the ball well, which made for a difficult pitch. I'm disappointed that I had such a poor pitch in such an important game."

He got off to a strong start in the first inning, striking out two batters struck out and retiring the side in order closer. However, in the second inning, he walked the leadoff batter, No. 4 hitter Santana Walk, and then, with two outs bases loaded, gave up a single to center field to No. 9 hitter Matsushita, allowing two runs.

He took mound three times, but after Hit by Pitch the leadoff batter, number 2, Nagaoka, with a pitch, and then Walk number 4, Santana, with one out and a runner on first, he was replaced by Go Suzuki. His control issues were evident, as he issued Hit by Pitch and hit batters.