On June 4th, the third round of the "Nippon Life Central-Pacific Interleague 2026" between Chunichi and Fukuoka Softbank held in Vantelin Dome ended 2-1 with Fukuoka Softbank win.

Fukuoka Softbank 's starting pitcher was C. Stewart Jr. pitcher. In the early three inning, even while carrying runner, he tightened the gap at key moments and runs the team. In the fourth and fifth innings, all three closer retired in order. However, in the bottom of the sixth, with two hit and a wild pitch to himself, one out and runners on second and third, Seiya Hosokawa gave up a run on a timely infield hit and was taken out. The Hikaru Kimura pitcher that followed, was considered one bases loaded with one death at hit, but managed to get through with consecutive struck out.

In the first inning, the lineup gave up a runner due to an error, and Ryoya Kurihara hit his 17th two-run homer to take the lead. From the second inning onward, they couldn't score against the opposing starter Yumeto Kanemaru pitcher, but from the seventh inning onward, Hernandez pitcher, Osuna pitcher, and Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher each connected one inning without runs, The match ended 2-1.

C. Stewart Jr. pitcher earned his fourth win with 5.1 innings, 98 pitches, 4 hit, 2 walks, Hit by Pitch, and 1 runs. pitcher won the match, the team has won seven consecutive games and remains at the top of the interleague tournament.

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So ○C. Stewart Jr. -Hikaru Kimura- Hernandez - Osuna - S. Kazuki Sugiyama
Middle School ●Yumeto Kanemaru - Yuki Hashimoto - Kento Fujishima

Text by Kanako Fukushima