Seibu Lions Lions pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi celebrated his 29th birthday on the 3rd.

On the third day of the Miyazaki Nango Camp, pitcher gathered before the warm-up, and pitcher coach Toyoda announced, "Today is Mitsunari's birthday," leading to a birthday song being sung by Yamada and others. Toyoda's birthday was the day before, the 2nd, and Takahashi Hikaru expressed his aspirations by saying, "I'm happy to be able to celebrate my birthday after Toyoda-san every year. I'll do my best at 29," which was met with applause.