The third game of the "Nippon Life Central-Pacific Interleague Series 2026" between the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and the Fukuoka Softbank will take place on June 7 at 2:00 PM at Yokohama Stadium.

[Head-to-Head Record] Yokohama DeNA (4th in the Central League) vs. Fukuoka Softbank (2nd in the Pacific League): 1 win, 1 loss

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Yokohama DeNA: Shuto Ogata pitcher 1 win, 0 losses, ERA 0.00 (while with Yokohama DeNA)
Fukuoka Softbank: Hsu Jo-Hsi pitcher 2-3 in 5 games, ERA 5.47

Fukuoka Softbank Ha, Hsu Jo-Hsi pitcher is scheduled to start. In his last start (May 31 vs. Hiroshima)—his first as a starter since being recalled—mound, he pitched six innings, throwing 82 pitches with 3 hit, no walks Hit by Pitch, 7 strike out, and no runs, earning his first home win. He’ll face off against Shuto Ogata pitcher, who was acquired via trade in May , and aims to help the team win the series.

At the plate, Takayoshi Takahashi Keep an eye on this player. In his last game, he came in as a pinch hitter in the top of the 7th inning and recorded a hit. In the game against the Yokohama DeNA BayStars on the 5th, he also came in as a pinch hitter in the top of the 9th inning and launched a home run into the middle deck, recording his first career hit and his first career Home Run. Will he be able to capitalize on his opportunities in this game as well?

Text by Aoi Nemoto