[Seibu Lions] In the game where a draw or win will secure their first interleague championship, Seiya Watanabe will bat fourth and play third base. Nevin will be absent due to a left side injury.

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◆Nippon Life Central-Pacific Interleague Series 2026 Hanshin Tigers―Rakuten Eagles (16th · Koshien)

Seibu Lions is currently leading the interleague series with a record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in 17 games. win or a draw against Hanshin Tigers will secure the team's first-ever interleague championship. Nevin will be absent due to a left side injury, and Watanabe will bat fourth in his place.

Seibu Lions' starting line-up is as follows:

1 (left) Kuwabara

2 (Shortstop) Takizawa

3 (1) Hasegawa

4 (3) WATABE

5 (Captive) Kojima

6 (right) Canario

7 (2) Ishii

8 (Center) Nishikawa

9 (Pitcher) Takeuchi

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[Seibu Lions] In the game where a draw or win will secure their first interleague championship, Seiya Watanabe will bat fourth and play third base. Nevin will be absent due to a left side injury.