The first game of the "Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026" between Yokohama DeNA and Fukuoka Softbank will be held at Yokohama Stadium on June 5th at 6 PM.

[Last season's head-to-head record] Yokohama DeNA vs. Fukuoka Softbank: 0 wins, 3 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Yokohama DeNA: Kentaro Shinoki (pitcher 4 games, 1 win, 1 loss, ERA 4.50
Fukuoka Softbank: pitcher Tomohisa Ozeki, 7 games, 2 wins, 3 losses, ERA 4.50

Fukuoka Softbank starting pitcher will be Tomohisa Ozeki. In his previous start (May 29 against Hiroshima), he pitched shutout game win shutout, runs only one hit and two Walk his first in three years. This will be his first start against Yokohama DeNA. The team is currently leading the interleague standings and is on a seven-game winning streak, having recorded a total of 28 hit in the last three games of the series. In particular, Ukyo Shuto has had 5 hit in 12 At Bat. They will be looking to gain momentum in the first game as they aim for their fifth consecutive series win.

Text by Kanako Fukushima