Chiba Lotte Marines on Saturday, March 28, after the open game against Saitama Seibu Lions in Miyakonojo City, as part of the social contribution project "MARINES LINKS" activities, Atsuya Hirohata pitcher, , Koshiro Hiroike pitcher, , galloping of Miyazaki pitcher, , great sage pitcher A total of seven players from Ryusei Terachi catcher, Shinya Matsuishi infielder, Hiromi Oka outfielder participated in the "The Marines ・Kids Ball Park.

The "The Marines ・Kids Ball Park" is a social contribution initiative aimed at creating opportunities for children to touch a ball and become familiar with sports, and to make baseball and The Marines more familiar to them. On the day of the event, about 160 elementary school children in Miyakonojo City participated and experienced the basic movements of baseball such as "throwing" and "catching" with players using a soft ball.

The participating children deepened exchanges with each other with smiles on their faces, and some received advice directly from the players. A commemorative photo was also taken after the experience.

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

▼Comment pitcher Hiroike▼
"It was a lot of fun to be able to take part in this initiative in my hometown of Miyakonojo. I wanted to help children experience the joy of baseball, even just a little. I would be happy if another new professional baseball player is born in Miyakonojo."