On the 13th, Orix Buffaloes win Rakuten Eagles 8-2 in their game (Rakuten Eagles Mobile). With the series win against Rakuten Eagles now complete, CS Fuji TV ONE's "Pro baseball News 2026," broadcast on the 13th, featured Kotaro Kobayashi. Kurebayashi had contributed significantly to the win in the last three games, with 5 At Bat 11 hit, 1 Home Run, and 6 RBI. Commentator Takahiro Saeki pointed out, "These are impressive numbers, but...it's not enough. If this player is only being highlighted for the three-game series, there's still a long way to go."

Saeki continued, "If Kurebayashi doesn't perform well, the batting lineup won't be able to connect... I think he probably got a feel for it during these three games, so I hope he can continue that and become the driving force to move the team up even one place in the standings. Right now his performance is still a bit inconsistent..." expressing his hopes for his future success.

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