On the 6th, Rakuten Eagles win 3-1 against Orix Buffaloes (Kyocera D Osaka). Starting pitcher Takayuki Kishi pitched 7 innings with 102 pitches, 2 hit, 3 strike out, 1 walk, 1 Hit by Pitch, and 1 runs, achieving his third win of the season and a total of 173 wins, tying the achievement of Masumi Kuwata and others. Toshiaki Imae, who appeared as a commentator on CS Fuji TV ONE's 'Pro baseball News 2026' broadcast on the 6th, said, "Nice pitcher, isn't it? Is he really 42...? He's one year below me. How should I put it... He lacks strength. It's not about the recent mainstream power or similar power, but rather about throwing with balance—that's the kind of image pitch analyzed.

He also commented to the younger The Eagles players, "There are many good young players, and especially those who are not doing so well have a great senior player like him who can serve as a role model." Regarding Kish's personality, he said, "Contrary to appearances, he's very bold," and the show's MC, Hiroki Nomura, expressed his hopes for the future, saying, "He's 27 wins away from joining the Hall of Fame."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"