On the 19th, Lotte announced that actor Yuki Morinaga, who is the spokesperson for Lotte's "Xylitol Gum and Xylitol AuraTect Gum" commercials, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at their opening game Seibu Lions on March 27th (Zozo Marine Stadium, game starts at 6:30 PM).
On the same day, Lotte Co., Ltd. will host the "XYLITOL presents 2026 OPENING GAME," a sponsored game. The ceremonial first pitch will be held around 6:25 PM.
▼ Comment from Yuki Morinaga
"I am deeply humbled to have been given such an important role, but with the hope of the players' win in mind, I will throw with all my might, as if I were throwing together with the fans!"
![[Lotte] Actor Yuki Morinaga will throw out the first pitch at the opening game Seibu Lions at their home stadium on the 27th. "I'll throw it with all my might, as if I'm throwing it together with the fans."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/19/20260319-OHT1I51102-L.jpg)
