◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Seibu Lions (27th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)
Actor Yuki Morinaga (29) held the first pitch ceremony against Lotte Seibu Lions on the 27th. With a no-bounce pitch from the set position, Seibu Lions took a swing from Kuwabara.
This game was sponsored by Lotte Co., Ltd. as "XYLITOL presents 2026 OPENING GAME". Morinaga, who serves as the CM character for Lotte's Xylitol gum and Xylitol AuraTect gum, reflected on his important role, saying, "I was incredibly nervous! I pitched while praying that many good things would happen for Chiba Lotte Marines! I hope to see many happy faces after win. I'm cheering for you!"
![[Photo] A popular child actor throws the opening pitch - a southpaw!](https://hochi.news/assets/v2/img/hochi_news_sns.png)
![[Scoreboard] Lotte vs. Seibu Lions](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[Lotte vs. Seibu Lions Opening Game Highlights] New manager Saburo is on a 7-game losing streak. Can he break the losing streak?](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/25/20260325-OHT1I51317-L.jpg)
![[Lotte vs. Seibu Lions Predicted Starting starting line-up] Manager Nishiguchi plans to use both free agent players Kuwahara and Ishii in the lineup. New manager Saburo's lineup will be centered around Rookie of the Year Nishikawa.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/26/20260326-OHT1I51395-L.jpg)
