On the 18th, Lotte announced that as part of their social contribution project "MARINES LINKS," pitcher Kaidai Mori and Genki pitcher visited Itoman City Kiyan Elementary School and engaged in exchange activities.

Approximately 40 children from the 4th, 5th and 6th grades participated in baseball experience, Q&A session, commemorative photo sessions, etc. The first graders were also presented with The Marines caps, deepening interactions with children from a wide range of grades.

The name "MARINES LINKS" reflects the desire to "LINK" all people involved with Chiba Lotte Marines, including The Marines players, fans, local residents, government agencies, and partner companies.

▼ Comments pitcher Kaidai Mori

"It may be difficult for you to come from Okinawa to watch Chiba's games in person, but we hope you will wear the caps we gave you today and support us this season, just like we did. We will turn the energetic cheers we heard from the children today into strength and do our best in the professional world."

▼ Comments pitcher Genki Ishigaki

"I would like to continue to actively participate in these kinds of social contribution activities. I am really happy to have had the opportunity to be a part of this, and hearing the children's cheers has made me even more determined to try harder. I would like to continue working hard so that in the future I can become a player that people will remember as 'that player who came to our school that time.'"