![Pierre Taki took the first baseman for the first pitch. [Photo: Provided by the team]](https://media.insight.pacificleague.com/webp/oAye4sAiHKlmgox4gA0KtTiL0BdnUzzWVlNRrsGZ.webp)
On July 19, Zozo Marine Stadium hosted the title sponsored event "GungHo Special Nighter" by GungHo Online Entertainment Co., Ltd., where musician and actor Pierre Taki took the stage at the first baseman pitch ceremony and performed the Norban pitch.
Pierre Taki narrated the Chiba Lotte Marines documentary film 'MARINES DOCUMENTARY 2025: To All the Undefeated,' released last year, and is also known as a fan of The Marines.
▼ Pierre Taki Comment ▼
"Wow, it was an honor. To be able to pitch in a match where I'm about to play a pro was truly a joy. Being able to pitch against Fushiki (Nishikawa) and Katsunaka (Katsuya) is truly an honor beyond measure. I usually watch The Marines games, and all I can do is watch seriously, so I'll keep cheering for you."
![Chiba Lotte Marines Misho Nishikawa Fumiaki Nishikawa (left), Pierre Taki (center), and Chiba Lotte Marines player Katsuya Kakunaka (right) [Photo: Provided by the team]](https://media.insight.pacificleague.com/webp/EcuKvq1gDv5i33wM5tDgxhw7ztsaw61A7FhYVoNz.webp)
