◇Saitama Seibu Lions will distribute "PR1DE face towels" to all attendees on August 28-29. There will also be an event exclusively for fan club members.

The Saitama Seibu Lions will be holding the "PR1DE SERIES" during their games against the Tohoku Rakuten Rakuten Eagles from August 28th (Friday) to 30th (Sunday). For the two games on August 28th (Friday) and 29th (Saturday), all attendees will receive a "PR1DE face towel."

The "PR1DE face towel" is based on the team's color, The Lions Blue, and features number "52" worn in his younger days on Friday the 28th, and number "1" worn by the player who has led the team for many years on Saturday the 29th.

Additionally, as an event exclusively for members of "TEAM PR1DE ~ Takumi Kuriyama OFFICIAL FANCLUB~," the "Glorious Path Project" will be held on the 30th (Sunday), the day of his retirement game, to send off Kuriyama with congratulatory flowers from fans. Other events include a "TEAM PR1DE Exclusive Practice Viewing Session" and recruitment for "TEAM PR1DE Helpers (Ball Boys and Ball Girls)" who will support the operation of the games over the three days, targeting junior fan club members who are already members of TEAM PR1DE.

Furthermore, there will be a lottery sale of "memorabilia goods," and "jersey keychains" made from jersey Kuriyama actually wore this season, will be sold exclusively to members. In addition, a fan meeting with Kuriyama will be held after the season ends, exclusively for TEAM PR1DE members. For details, please visit the special website.

◇Saitama Seibu Lions' Ryosuke Moriwaki returns to the main roster.

The Saitama Seibu Lions have announced that they have signed a professional contract with pitcher Ryosuke Moriwaki. pitcher joined the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2018 as the sixth pick in the draft. He pitched in a total of 195 games over five seasons as reliever, but in 2023 he suffered a right brachial artery occlusion and underwent surgery. Since 2024 he had been rehabilitating and adjusting as a developmental player. number will return to "28," which he previously wore.

▼Comments pitcher Moriwaki▼
"Of course I was happy when I heard about the contract, but the strongest feeling was, 'It's finally here,' and rather than thinking about the past, I pictured myself standing on mound in the first team and pitching. Since returning from rehabilitation, I've felt like I've been able to identify and correct my weaknesses with each appearance, and I've been growing step by step. I think that accumulation of effort has led me to where I am today. This year, instead of setting a goal of 'this far,' I've been working with the intention of continuously pushing my own limits. I want to continue growing, always aiming to exceed 100%."

▼Comment from Hiroshi Hiroike, Director and General Manager of the Baseball Team▼
"After being diagnosed with right brachial artery occlusion in July 2023 and undergoing surgery the following month, he has spent approximately three long years undergoing rehabilitation and making appearances in the minor leagues. His name has come up many times before, but finally, the time has come. He has put up good numbers in the minor leagues this year, and above all, pitcher Moriwaki possesses the strength to overcome a crisis in his playing career and the experience he has gained in the major leagues. We hope that he will become a great asset to the major league relief pitching staff and live up to the expectations of the fans who have believed in his comeback and waited patiently, and of all those who have supported him so far."

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