◇Yamashita Koki and Miyatake Hayate of the Saitama Seibu Lions' "WILD BLUE" team threw the ceremonial first pitch.

Before the game on Sunday the 24th, Saitama Seibu Lions took the ceremonial pitch as part of the 'Dress-Up Series' event, featuring Koki Yamashita and Hayate Miyatake from the five-member boy group 'WILD BLUE.'

▼ Comment from Mr. Koki Yamashita ▼
"It was my first ceremonial pitch, but I'm glad I was able to pitch without bounce! I've practiced a lot since I was set to pitch, so I want to give myself a 90 points. I'm happy to be able to help Saitama Seibu Lions, who is competing for the top spot, get excited together! I'm cheering you on."

▼ Comment from Miyatake Hayate ▼
"It was my first time pitching in front of so many fans, and I was nervous. pitch threw fastballs with all my might, and I gave my all during the pre-game live show! Wishing win The Lions. Good luck!

◇ Orix Buffaloes actress Yuno Nagao to throw out the first pitch

Orix Buffaloes announced that actor Yuzuno Nagao will throw out the first pitch at the Chunichi game on Sunday, May 31.

The game will be held as "PERSOL DAY" by the PERSOL Group, the Pacific League title partner for 2026. Yuzuno Nagao, who turns 10 this year, will throw out the first pitch to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the PERSOL Group brand.

On the day of the event, a photo panel will be set up in the central plaza on the third floor where visitors can take pictures with the six players representing Pacific League. At the special booth, there will also be player sticker giveaways.

▼ Yuzuno Nagao Profile▼.
Yuzuno Nagao was born on October 15, 2016, and made her acting debut in the drama "Cold Case 2: The Door of Truth" (WOWOW) broadcast in 2018; in the drama "Brush Up Life" (NTV) broadcast in 2023, she played the role of the main character, Mami Kondo, as a child. In 2026, she was the Japanese voice actress for the main character Amelie in the film "A Tale of Amelie and the Rain", and in 2027, she will be directing, writing, starring, and editing the feature film "Rita" at the age of 8. The film "Rita," which is scheduled to be released in 2027, was unveiled at Cannes, France. He is active in many fields in addition to his acting career.

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