Rakuten Eagles announced on the 13th that actor Kanata Hosoda will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game Yakult on May 31st.
Kaota Hosoda was scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch at "myfavE DAY Supported by Rakuten Eagles Card" last season, but the game was canceled due to bad weather. This season, he will once again appear to throw the ceremonial first pitch at "myfavE DAY Supported by Rakuten Eagles Card".
▼ Kaota Hosoda
"I've been given an unexpected opportunity for revenge. And it's even on the same day, May 31st. Last time, all I was worried about was whether I could throw the ball properly, and I guess that was a mistake. I should have been more concerned about the weather. So this time, I'm praying with all my might. Please!!! Don't let it rain!!!"
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