Hanshin's Koji Chikamoto fractured his left wrist from a hit-by-pitch, while Lotte's Atsuki Taneichi ruptured his Achilles tendon. Multiple NPB players have suffered injuries this season.
Orix secured their 4th consecutive win with a 9-4 victory over Nippon-Ham. Kuri earned his 2nd win while Arihara suffered 8 runs for Nippon-Ham's 4th straight loss.
Nippon-Ham pitcher Tatsu Kota (22) secured his second consecutive win against Rakuten, pitching 7 innings with 2 hits and 1 run, marking his first home victory in 315 days.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.