On the 9th, Lotte announced that they will begin accepting orders for merchandise commemorating the first professional hits of infielder Yuya Sakurai and catcher Ryoju Okamura, exclusively at The Marines Online Store starting from 12:00 PM.

Sakurai started in the game against the Softbank Hawks on October 2nd (Zozo Marine Stadium) and recorded his first professional hit with a shot to the center fielder off Softbank Hawks starter Yugo Maeda in the bottom of the 7th inning, while Okamura also started in the game against the Seibu Lions on October 5th (Zozo Marine Stadium) and recorded his first professional hit with a shot to left field off Seibu Lions starter Kona Takahashi in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

The commemorative goods for sale will include a lineup of 25 items, such as commemorative T-shirts and face towels, in addition to a limited quantity of autographed balls.

Sales are being accepted at The Marines Online Store from 12:00 PM today until 11:59 PM on October 18th.

▼ Comment from infielder Yuya Sakurai

I was frustrated because I had been doing nothing but getting struck out since my first at-bat, but I managed to hang in there and get my first professional hit. The support from the stands gave me strength! I hope you will continue to support me along with the commemorative goods!

Comment from catcher Ryoju Okamura

I am truly happy that I was able to get my first hit in my first at-bat with the first team! I swung aggressively at the first pitch without hesitation. I am honestly delighted that this at-bat, which will be a lifelong memory, has been turned into commemorative merchandise. I will continue to play with all my might, never forgetting this decisiveness. Please continue to give me your passionate support along with the merchandise!

▼ Examples of "First Professional Hit Commemorative Goods" for infielder Yuya Sakurai and catcher Ryoju Okamura

Autographed photo file (limited to 99 pieces, with certificate of authenticity): 17,000 yen

Autographed ball (limited to 9 pieces, with certificate of authenticity): 50,000 yen

・Face towel (design: main visual/handwritten message): 2,000 yen

• T-shirt (Design: Main visual & handwritten message / Colors: Black, White / Sizes: S, M, L, XL) 3,800 yen

*All prices include tax

* For further details, please visit The Marines Online Store.

*The handwritten message design is a printed design.