On the 4th, Lotte announced that Masato Watanabe, Benny Agbayani, Kim Tae-kyun, Luis Cruz, and Shoitsu Omatsu will participate as additional players in the special game 'Chiba Kogyo Bank Presents The Marines Special Game 2026' to be held at Zozo Marine Stadium on November 23rd.

The game was played over 5 innings, with former players who were members since the official fan club 'TEAM 26' was established in 2006 divided into 'TEAM WHITE' and 'TEAM BLACK'. The team assignments for the additional participating players are Masato Watanabe and Benny Agbayani for 'TEAM WHITE', and Kim Tae-kyun, Luis Cruz, and Shoitsu Omatsu for 'TEAM BLACK'.

▼ Mr. Benny Agbayani

I am very honored to be invited to this Marines Special Game 2026. I am happy that a long-held dream has come true. I am truly grateful to everyone involved who made this opportunity possible. I am looking forward to seeing all The Marines fans and my former teammates!