Chiba Lotte Marines held an award ceremony for pitcher Naoya Masuda's 250th save and 800th appearance before the game against Orix Buffaloes today, the 23rd (Wednesday, holiday).

Pitcher Masuda was presented with a Meikyukai blazer by Atsuya Furuta and a bouquet by Tadahito Iguchi. In commemoration of reaching 250 career saves, he was also presented with a "Special Bond for Families: Trip to Korea" from the Lotte Group and "Masuda no March" from Lotte Co., Ltd. "Masuda no March" features 15 special designs that look back on his journey to achieving 250 saves.

▼Comment from Pitcher Masuda▼
"I am grateful just to have achieved 250 saves, but I am incredibly happy to have commemorative gifts prepared by the Lotte Group like this. 'Masuda no March' is designed with the trajectory of my saves so far, and looking at it brings back many memories. I also want to enjoy the trip to Korea with my family. Once again, I feel that I was able to reach 250 saves thanks to the support of so many people. Thank you very much."