Hokkaido Nippon-Ham to hold 'PERSOL CS Pa' Public Viewing

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham announced that they will hold a public viewing (free admission) for the 2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pa Final Stage at ES CON FIELD starting Wednesday, October 14. The event will run from 30 minutes before the start of the game until the end of the game, and on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th, there will also be events featuring the mascots and The Fighters Girl.

Chiba Lotte Marines to dispatch two players to the Korean Fall League

Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will dispatch pitcher Kosuke Nagashima and player Tsuyoshi Tanimura to the Korea Fall League (the autumn league of the South Korean KBO) from October 13 to November 1. Their affiliated team will be the Lotte Giants.

Fukuoka Softbank: Mei Okada to perform the ceremonial first pitch for the first game of the Persol CS Pa Final Series

Figure skater Mei Okada will perform the ceremonial first pitch, and Enka singer Kokoro Umetani, a native of Fukuoka City, will perform the national anthem solo for Game 1 of the 2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pacific League Final Stage, to be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on Wednesday, October 14.

▼Comment from Mei Okada▼
"I am very honored to be given the opportunity to perform the ceremonial first pitch on such a wonderful stage as Game 1 of the Climax Series Final Stage. I am very nervous as this is a completely different stage from the ice where I usually practice, but I will do my best to throw the ball to help liven up the intense play even just a little bit."

▼Comment from Kokoro Umetani▼
"I moved to Tokyo at the age of 12 with the dream of becoming a singer. Since then, I have strongly felt that 'I want to sing at MIZUHO PayPay Dome someday!', so when I received this offer, I was so surprised that I froze from my toes to my head, thinking 'Could it really be me!?' I am extremely honored to be able to perform the national anthem solo at MIZUHO PayPay Dome in my hometown of Fukuoka. A national anthem solo at such an important venue. I am nervous about such a big role, but I would be happy if my singing could add even a little strength to this game. The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks are the pride of Fukuoka, and I have supported them since I was a child. While feeling that heat at MIZUHO PayPay Dome, I want to sing with all my heart! I am very much looking forward to delivering my singing voice to everyone in Fukuoka and across the country!"

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