Starting at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, the third game of the “Nippon Life Central-Pacific Interleague Series 2026” between Chunichi and Fukuoka Softbank will be held at Vantelin Dome.

[Series Record] Chunichi (Central League, 6th place) vs. Fukuoka Softbank (Pacific League, 2nd place) 0-2

[Starting Pitchers]
Chunichi: Yuto Kanemaru (pitcher, 9 games, 4-4; ERA, 2.67)
Fukuoka Softbank: C. Stewart Jr. pitcher 6 games, 3-3, ERA 6.92

The lineup is in good form Fukuoka Softbank. In particular, Kensuke Kondo player deserves special attention. In the previous game, he batted third (left fielder) and starting line-up. After hitting a clean single in his second at-bat off the opposing starter—who had been pitching well—he led off the third inning hitter and hit a doble to spark the comeback. He has now recorded a hit in five consecutive games, and over those five games, he has 21 At Bat 10 hit.

Text by Ryo Aritake