The Chiba Lotte Marines announced that pitcher Naoya Masuda will be awarded the "Chiba Mayor's Special Commendation: Hometown Inspiration Award" by Chiba City in recognition of his achievement of reaching 250 career saves. The award ceremony will be held during the "MARINES FAN FEST 2026 supported by Bic Camera" at Zozo Marine Stadium on Sunday, November 22nd.

The Chiba Lotte Marines previously received this award when they became Japan Series champions in 2010 and when Kazuya Fukuura (current minor league manager) reached 2,000 career hits in 2018. Additionally, pitcher Roki Sasaki (currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers) and player Ko Matsukawa, who achieved a perfect game in 2022, received the "New Era Hometown Inspiration Award."

▼Award Ceremony Overview▼
・Date and Time: Sunday, November 22nd, around 11:50–11:55
・Location: Zozo Marine Stadium
・Details: Greeting from the Mayor of Chiba, presentation of the certificate, presentation of commemorative gifts, commemorative photo session

*The time may change depending on the day's progress
*The event will proceed in rain but will be canceled in the event of severe weather