On June 11th at 6 PM, the third game of the "Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026" between the Saitama Seibu Lions and the Hiroshima Carp will be held at Belluna Dome.

[Head-to-head record] Saitama Seibu Lions (Pacific League 1st place) vs. Hiroshima (Central League 5th place): 2 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws

[Announced Starting Pitcher]
Saitama Seibu Lions: Kaima Taira pitcher 9 games, 4 wins, 1 loss, 0.75 ERA
Hiroshima: pitcher Turnock has a record of 0 wins and 2 losses in 6 games, ERA of 3.27.

In this series, the Saitama Seibu Lions, aiming for a sweep, will start pitcher Kaima Taira. In his last start (June 4th against Hanshin Tigers Tigers), he earned his fourth win with 7 innings runs and only 1 run allowed. He also started against the Hiroshima Carp on June 18th, 2023, where he earned a win with 7 innings pitched, 6 hit 3 runs allowed (2 earned runs). Can he deliver a masterful pitch and secure win?

Furthermore, the Saitama Seibu Lions batting lineup has recorded double-digit hit in both of their last two games. In particular, Yuto Koga and Seiya Watanabe have made their presence felt. They will be looking to continue their good form in this game and provide early support for pitcher Taira.

Written by Ryo Aritake