The second game of the "Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026" between the Saitama Seibu Lions and the Hiroshima Carp will be held at Belluna Dome from 6 PM on June 10th.

[Head-to-head record] Saitama Seibu Lions (Pacific League, 1st place) vs. Hiroshima (Central League, 5th place): 1 win, 0 losses

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Saitama Seibu Lions: Yutaro Watanabe pitcher 9 games, 3 wins, 3 losses, 2.98 ERA
Hiroshima: Shohei Mori pitcher 4 games, 0 wins, 0 losses, ERA 1.57

The starting pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions is Yutaro Watanabe. In his last start against Hanshin Tigers Tigers, he pitched brilliantly, allowing only two hit and no runs over seven innings, earning his third win of the season. This game will feature a special cheering event by the brass band of his alma mater, Urawa Gakuin High School. He was win pitcher at the same event last year, so will he be able to deliver another great performance in front of his alma mater's students this year?

Keep an eye on Natsuo Takizawa in the batting lineup. In the previous day's game, he recorded two hit, including a superb safety bunt single in the bottom of the 5th inning that led to a tie. Can he break through against pitcher Shohei Mori, who shutout game him win last season?

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa