On June 6, in the second round of the 'Nippon Life Central-Pacific League Interleague 2026' between Chunichi and Saitama Seibu Lions held in Vantelin Dome, Saitama Seibu Lions win 5-2.

Starting pitcher Chihiro Sumida pitcher gave up Yutaro Itayama's go-ahead five-run two-run homer in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Nevertheless, he closer the opposing lineup to 1 hit with a steady pitch, pitching 97 pitches in 8 innings, 3 hit 2 Walk, 7 strike out 2 runs before being taken out.

The lineup struggled against the opposing starter, Yudai Ohno pitcher, with only 1 hit through the fifth inning. Still, in the top of the sixth, with two outs and Canario Hit by Pitch and Natsuo Takizawa Walk, two outs with runners on first and third, Masayuki Kuwahara got a timely hit to bring in one run. Then, Nevin hit his 11th three-run homer, scoring four runs in one go to take the lead.

In the top of the seventh, Shinya Hasegawa and Taiga Kojima hit in succession, creating a good opportunity with one out and runners on second and third, and Sumida pitcher added another run with a squeeze, extending the lead to three runs. In the bottom of the ninth, with a three-run lead, Hibiki Shinohara pitcher had runners on first and third and one out, but he retired Seiya Hosokawa on a double play hit, ending the game 5-2.

For the Saitama Seibu Lions, who win, pitcher Sumida marked his fifth win of the season and his first professional RBI. pitcher Shinohara also recorded his first professional save.

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Nishi ○ Chihiro Sumida- S Hibiki Shinohara
Middle School: Yudai Ohno - Masayoshi Katsuno - Mao Ito - Masaru Kusaka

Written by Aoi Nishijima