◆ Pacific League Softbank vs. Nippon-Ham (27th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Former Nogizaka46 member and actress Asuka Saito (27) threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham game (Mizuho PayPay Dome) on the 27th. She has been appearing in Softbank Hawks 's TV commercial, "Smartphone Debut 'Festival'!" since November 2013, and was given this important role.

He appeared on stage to thunderous applause, wearing a uniform with number chosen to represent his own surname. After a windup, he bounce his body dramatically and threw a pitch that bounced once before landing in strike zone.