On the 3rd, Nippon-Ham announced that infielder Yuki Nomura (25) has married a non-celebrity woman. Through the team, he commented, "My partner is cheerful, always natural, and always supports me. I am truly grateful that she has always been by my side. From now on, as the person who will protect my family, I will approach baseball with even greater awareness and responsibility."

That morning, he made the surprise announcement in his popular segment "Jay's Monologue" on STV (Sapporo Television)'s "Dosanko Wide Morning," revealing that he was married, saying, "It may not be something to make a big deal out of, but I guess you could just say I got married. I got married. I registered my marriage while I was off work." He declared his determination, saying, "It's a pretty tough world out there, but I've found a great ally, and I hope we can fight together and build a happy family."